The Darkest Age 1935

"The Darkest Age" (1935) is a lithograph by Carl Hoeckner, a German-American artist known for his evocative cityscapes. The artwork depicts a darkened cityscape, with an ominous sky and faint lights emanating from industrial structures. The powerful use of shadows and light creates a sense of unease and foreshadows a sense of foreboding, perhaps reflective of the anxieties of the era. The print, 262 x 401mm in size, is a stark reminder of Hoeckner's keen observations of urban environments.