Robert in the Theater 1918

"Robert in the Theater" is a 1918 etching by German Expressionist artist Walter Gramatté (1897-1929). The print depicts a solitary figure, Robert, surrounded by blurred and partially obscured figures. This use of distortion and fragmentation exemplifies Expressionist techniques, emphasizing the emotional and psychological state of the subject rather than a realistic portrayal. The work conveys a sense of isolation and despair, perhaps reflecting the anxieties of post-World War I Germany.