"Right is with the strongest." ("Das Recht wohnet beim Überwältiger.") 1921 - 1922

This image, "Right is with the strongest," is by George Grosz. It's rendered with ink on paper. It's a stark image, built up from decisive strokes that seem to carve out space and form, capturing a world where power trumps justice. The density of the marks varies across the surface, creating a kind of visual tension that matches the emotional weight of the subject matter. See that raised fist, clenched tight? It’s like a dark cloud ready to burst. The cross-hatching in the graveyard feels almost violent, a jumble of lines that mirrors the chaos of injustice. Grosz had a real talent for using line to convey emotion. There's a rawness to it, but also an incredible control. You can see shades of Otto Dix in the unflinching gaze. They both understood how to use art to hold a mirror up to society, even when the reflection isn't pretty. Art like this reminds us that conversations about power and justice are never truly over.