Technisches Personal (Technicians) 1922

Otto Dix's 1922 etching "Technisches Personal" depicts two men, likely working-class individuals, with exaggerated features and tattoos. The artwork is characteristic of Dix's style, which often employed grotesque imagery to critique German society in the wake of World War I. The harsh lines and stark contrast in the etching highlight the anxieties and social realities of the post-war era. The men's expressions convey a sense of weariness and resignation, reflecting the disillusionment and hardship experienced by many in Germany at the time. The work, a powerful example of New Objectivity, is a poignant commentary on the human cost of war and the social and economic challenges faced by ordinary people.