Drinker 1922

"Drinker" (1922) by Walter Gramatté, depicts a somber scene of a young man covering his ears in a bar setting. The man sits at a table with a glass of wine, while a group of patrons engage in boisterous conversation in the background. Gramatté, a German Expressionist, explores themes of isolation and alienation through his use of bold colors and distorted figures. The painting's dark palette and contrasting light sources create a sense of unease and foreshadow a sense of foreboding, reflecting the psychological turmoil of the subject.