Der Immerwährendeschmerz (Perpetual Pain) 1920

"Der Immerwährendeschmerz" (Perpetual Pain) is a 1920 drawing by German artist Heinrich Hoerle. This artwork exemplifies Expressionism with its depiction of elongated figures and distorted perspective. The drawing features five figures in a stark, stylized setting, emphasizing the feeling of isolation and alienation, themes that were prevalent in German art during the post-war period. Hoerle's signature style, utilizing black ink on paper, adds to the somber and melancholic atmosphere. The work was created during a time of great social and political upheaval in Germany, and its subject matter reflects the anxieties and uncertainties of the era.