Askese 1942

"Askese" by Karl Wiener is a 1942 drawing depicting a figure in a nun's habit with a visible corset and stockings beneath. The artist, known for his provocative and surrealist style, uses the image to question the traditional notions of religious asceticism and the suppressed desires that lie beneath outward piety. The figure's obscured face and exaggerated body shape contribute to the piece's enigmatic nature and the artist's exploration of the complexities of human psychology and the clash between societal norms and individual desires.