1935 in beeld Possibly 1936

This monochrome print of a newspaper cover, titled '1935 in Beeld', was produced by Algemeen Handelsblad. I’m immediately struck by the figure of Time looming over the globe, his scythe casting a long shadow. What was the artist thinking as they made it? They must have been acutely aware of the growing unrest and uncertainty of the period. Did they feel a sense of foreboding, capturing the anxieties of a world on the brink? The print's texture and strong contrasts heighten the drama. The artist captures the weight of history and the relentless march of time. It resonates with similar allegorical works, like Otto Dix's depictions of war and societal decay. Artists are often barometers of their times, channeling collective fears and anxieties into visual form.