‘Spanien 1939’, ‘Grausamkeit’ 1939

Karl Wiener’s “Spanien 1939,” is a 1939 pastel drawing. It depicts a woman with red hair and a teal-colored dress, against a golden background. The drawing has a sense of depth and expressiveness, achieved through the layered and gestural application of the pastel. Wiener, a German artist known for his use of vibrant colors and expressive lines, created this work during a turbulent period in his life and the world, as it was made during the Spanish Civil War. The piece reflects his keen observation of the human condition and the powerful emotions that were at play in the world at that time.