Building site of I. G. Farben 1929

"Building site of I. G. Farben" by Pauline Kowarzik, created in 1929, depicts the construction of a large industrial building. The painting captures the bustling energy of the construction site, with workers seen on scaffolding and at ground level. The use of pastel creates a soft and muted palette, lending a sense of realism to the scene. The artwork is a poignant reminder of the rapid industrialization that was taking place in Germany during the 1920s, and the importance of I. G. Farben, a powerful chemical conglomerate, in this process. The work is now located at the Städel Museum.