Untitled (published in Meggendorfer Blätter, N.º1646, 13-7-1922) 1922

This drawing, titled "Untitled" by Emmerico Nunes, published in 1922, presents a narrative scene rendered with precise lines and a subdued palette, primarily blacks, whites, and grays. The artist employs a dynamic composition, emphasizing the interplay between figures on a train and those on the platform. The structure of the image is divided by the train itself, a stark line creating two distinct spaces. On the train, a rotund man extends his hand, while below, a waiter offers a tray. This gesture creates a visual tension, drawing our eye along a diagonal that bisects the scene. The figures are rendered with a caricatured style, emphasizing certain features to convey social commentary. Nunes uses the geometry of the train windows and the arrangement of the figures to create a layered effect, drawing attention to themes of class and transaction. The formal arrangement contributes to an unsettling yet humorous critique of societal norms. The lines are not merely descriptive but serve as a framework for interpreting social dynamics.