Illustration to Voltaire, "Candide" 1948

Imre Reiner's "Illustration to Voltaire, "Candide"" (1948) is a black and white illustration portraying a figure with a large, decorative headdress that appears to be a crown. The lines are expressive, conveying a sense of movement and energy. The artist utilizes a gestural style of drawing to express the emotions of the figure and evoke the tone of Voltaire's famous satirical novella, "Candide". Reiner, a Hungarian-born artist, is known for his expressive drawings and prints.