Gespenster-Soldat 1943

"Gespenster-Soldat" (Ghost Soldier) is a 1943 lithograph by German artist Karl Wiener. Created during World War II, the artwork depicts a stark, blue-outlined figure of a soldier standing amidst a red-hued cityscape reduced to rubble. The haunting image captures the devastation of war and the chilling presence of a ghost-like soldier in the destroyed city, representing the loss of life and the psychological impact of conflict. Wiener's stark and minimalist style reflects the somber mood of the war era.