Building site of I. G. Farben 1928

"Building site of I. G. Farben" (1928) by Pauline Kowarzik is a pastel drawing depicting a construction site with numerous workers, a crane, and railway tracks. The painting, housed in the Städel Museum, highlights the industrialization and modernization of Germany in the late 1920s, capturing the bustling energy of a large-scale construction project. Kowarzik's use of muted tones and bold outlines creates a sense of depth and movement, inviting viewers to imagine the sounds and activity of the scene.