Requiem 1884 - 1950

Hans Wildermann's "Requiem" (1884 - 1950) is a haunting black and white lithograph depicting a scene of somber contemplation. Two figures, a woman embracing a man, are positioned at the edge of a boat, which is being pulled along by chains. The background, rendered with a stark contrast of light and dark, evokes a sense of mystery and the unknown. The overall composition, marked by a sense of stillness and melancholic beauty, suggests a theme of loss and mourning.