Gezicht met één oog 1923

"Gezicht met één oog" (Face with one eye) is a 1923 charcoal drawing by Erich Wichmann, a German Expressionist artist known for his bold and expressive style. The work depicts a distorted human face, emphasizing the single eye as a central point of focus. The simplified forms and heavy lines are characteristic of Expressionism, conveying a sense of raw emotion and psychological intensity. The small size of the work, only 124mm by 109mm, adds to its intimate and personal quality. The inscription at the bottom, "Helaas: ook in het land der zieken is er een koning!" (Alas: even in the land of the sick there is a king!), suggests a commentary on social and political issues.