Erinnerung an Else U. 1940

"Erinnerung an Else U." (1940) by Karl Wiener is a haunting and suggestive work that employs collage and painting techniques to create a dreamlike atmosphere. The central figure, a woman, is seated amongst a field of skulls, holding one in her hands, and she is juxtaposed against a background of fragmented mountains and a pink sky. The image evokes themes of mortality and memory, with the skulls serving as a reminder of the fragility of life. Wiener's work is a powerful example of expressionism and has a distinctly surreal quality.