Sheet X, Wozzeck Goes into the Pond 1925

Editor: Walter Gramatté's "Sheet X, Wozzeck Goes into the Pond," is such a haunting image. The figure's expression, those dark eyes, give me the chills. What symbols or historical references do you see at play here? Curator: The ripples in the water act as symbolic echoes, reverberating the man's distress. His stark form against the turbulent water suggests vulnerability. Do you see a connection to the Expressionist movement? Editor: Absolutely, there's a rawness to it. I didn't initially consider the symbolic weight of the water itself. Curator: Indeed. Water often represents purification, but here, perhaps, a final, desperate plunge into oblivion. This adds to the psychological depth. Editor: That's fascinating. It shifts my understanding of the whole scene. Thanks!