Homunkulus 1918

Otto Dix's "Homunkulus" (1918) is an ink drawing that showcases the artist's signature Expressionist style. Created after his experiences in World War I, the drawing depicts a fragmented and distorted figure of a baby, seemingly born from the chaotic and macabre forms around it. The fragmented composition and stark lines evoke the unsettling and nightmarish imagery of the artist's war experiences, reflecting the profound impact of the war on his artistic vision. The drawing is a powerful example of Dix's use of line and form to convey emotional intensity, capturing the psychological trauma and moral ambiguity of the war period.