Das begrabene Leben 1941

"Das begrabene Leben" (The Buried Life) is a pencil drawing by Karl Wiener, created in 1941. The drawing depicts a somber scene of a priest holding a cross with a cityscape and a heart in the background. It is likely a commentary on the political and social upheaval of the time, as the image suggests a sense of loss, faith, and the fragility of life. This piece is reminiscent of Wiener's use of symbolism and geometric forms, characteristics that are frequently seen in Expressionist art.