Fahnen des Umbruchs c. 1923

"Fahnen des Umbruchs" (Flags of Change), a 1923 work by German artist Karl Wiener, utilizes bold, expressive lines and vibrant colors to depict a group of flags in the midst of a fiery conflagration. The fiery flames, rendered in shades of orange, red, and pink, create a sense of movement and energy, symbolizing the tumultuous changes and upheaval of the time. Wiener, known for his politically charged artwork, likely intended this piece as a commentary on the social and political transformations taking place in Germany during the early 20th century.