The War Machine by Jolán Gross-Bettelheim

The War Machine c. 1939

jolangrossbettelheim

print

pencil drawn

light pencil work

shading to add clarity

print

pencil sketch

old engraving style

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

doodle art

reptilian

intricate and detailed

"The War Machine," a powerful lithograph created by Hungarian artist Jolán Gross-Bettelheim in 1939, depicts an industrial landscape that symbolizes the destructive force of war. The artwork showcases intricate detail and contrasts stark light and shadow to highlight the imposing structures of a factory. At the top of the composition, flags of various nations, including the United States and Great Britain, are prominently displayed, hinting at the global scale of conflict. This piece, created during the lead-up to World War II, serves as a stark visual reminder of the devastating consequences of industrial warfare.