Untitled 1942

"Untitled" is a satirical cartoon created by the Soviet artist collective Kukryniksy in 1942. It depicts a caricature of a German soldier, his hair standing on end in fear, being saluted by Death, a skeletal figure in a German military uniform. This artwork, created during the height of World War II, serves as a powerful anti-Nazi propaganda piece that uses humor and morbid imagery to critique the Nazi regime and its impending demise. The artist's signature, "Кукрыниксы", can be seen in the lower right corner of the drawing, a clear indication of the artist's intent to communicate their political views and artistic message.