Der Ernährer (The Bread Winner) 1920

"Der Ernährer (The Bread Winner)" is a 1920 drawing by German artist Heinrich Hoerle. The work depicts a bald, gaunt figure kneeling on the ground with his hands outstretched. The figure's clothing and posture suggest a soldier begging for money, likely highlighting the economic hardship and social strain prevalent in Germany following World War I. The drawing's stark lines and exaggerated features emphasize the subject's desperation and embody the Expressionist style characteristic of Hoerle's work, reflecting the anxieties and social commentary of the era.