Blick ins Dunkel 1942

"Blick ins Dunkel" (1942) is a charcoal drawing by German artist Karl Wiener (1901-1949) depicting a solitary figure in profile against a dark background. The drawing's stark contrast between the subject's illuminated face and the shadowy surrounding space creates a sense of isolation and introspection. The figure's stoic expression, rendered with delicate lines, suggests contemplation or perhaps even despair, reflecting the anxieties of the era during World War II.