Dem Weltkrieg gewidmet! c. 1923

This watercolor painting titled "Dem Weltkrieg gewidmet!" (Dedicated to the World War) by Karl Wiener, created around 1923, depicts a skull with prominent eyes and a gaping maw, its surface covered in a multitude of red lines symbolizing blood. This disturbing image is a potent commentary on the horrors of war and the devastation it wreaks upon human lives. Wiener, a German artist, uses stark colors and expressive brushstrokes to convey the grim reality of the aftermath of World War I, echoing the sentiments of many artists who sought to grapple with the traumatic effects of the conflict.