War! Peace Peace c. 1940

"War! Peace Peace," a woodcut print created by Karl Wiener in the 1940s, depicts a starkly symbolic cityscape under a night sky filled with falling meteors. The prominent figure of a woman, gazing towards the heavens, seems to witness the impending doom with a mixture of sadness and resignation. Words inscribed on the buildings, including "Krieg" (war) and "Frieden" (peace), further amplify the dramatic tension, echoing the stark reality of a world grappling with the horrors of war. Wiener’s expressive style and evocative imagery contribute to the poignant and timeless portrayal of the devastation of war.