Sturm 1925

"Sturm" (1925) is a charcoal drawing by Austrian artist Albin Egger-Lienz (1868-1926). The artwork depicts a single, crouched soldier, his face obscured by his helmet. The soldier's pose suggests tension and fatigue, echoing the realities of war experienced during World War I. Egger-Lienz's use of expressive lines captures the emotional weight of his subject. This work is an example of the artist's later period, characterized by a focus on the human cost of conflict and a starkly realistic style.