Building site of I. G. Farben 1929

Pauline Kowarzik's 1929 pastel drawing "Building site of I. G. Farben" depicts a bustling construction site, possibly for the infamous I.G. Farben chemical company. The composition features a train with plumes of smoke, workers, and a large, industrial-looking building. The pastel technique lends a soft, atmospheric quality to the scene, suggesting both the dynamism and the potential environmental impact of the industrial project. The work is housed in the Städel Museum, a renowned institution for art and cultural history.