Dictator's Dream 1937

"Dictator's Dream" (1937) is a woodblock print by American artist Louis Schanker (1903-1981). The artwork depicts a chaotic and fragmented scene with stylized figures and geometric shapes. The inclusion of a swastika symbol directly references the political climate of the time and the rise of fascism. This artwork is a powerful commentary on the anxieties and dangers of authoritarianism and the fear that it instilled in many. The use of bold colors and simplified forms is characteristic of Schanker's style, which was influenced by both Expressionism and Cubism.