Germany c. 1945

"Germany" is a pen-and-ink drawing created by Saul Steinberg in 1945. The artwork depicts a bomb falling toward a town, surrounded by an intricate and chaotic pattern of lines. Steinberg was a renowned American artist and illustrator known for his satirical and surreal style, often employing lines to represent the complexities of modern life. This drawing, created at the end of World War II, likely reflects the artist's anxieties and perceptions of the conflict's devastation. The minimalist imagery and abstract lines create a powerful sense of unease, leaving the viewer to contemplate the impact of war and its aftermath.