Untitled (Stairs in a Town) 1927

Karl Zerbe's 1927 watercolor, "Untitled (Stairs in a Town)", depicts a set of stairs leading up a narrow town street, with buildings lining either side. The artist uses a cool and muted color palette to create a sense of quietude and isolation. The focus on the architectural details, including the simple facades of the buildings and the weathered steps, suggests an interest in the everyday urban environment. The composition is balanced, with the stairs serving as a visual anchor, drawing the viewer's eye upward towards the sky.