Attack (Attentat) 1915

"Attack (Attentat)" is a 1915 drawing by German artist George Grosz, created in the midst of World War I. The work depicts a chaotic scene of urban destruction and human suffering, as seen through the lens of Expressionism. Grosz's sharp lines and exaggerated forms convey the horror and disorientation of war, with the central explosion symbolizing the violence and upheaval of the time. This powerful and disturbing piece reflects the artist's condemnation of the brutality of modern warfare and his critical perspective on the societal ills of early 20th-century Germany.