Untitled
1918
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1918
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a weird mix of people. On the left, a soldier stands stiff in uniform. Next to him, a skeleton leans on a man in a suit. The man’s face looks sad. Around them, more figures sit or stand, some with blank faces, others holding papers or tools. The background has rough floor plans and a word written in German. The skeleton seems to point at a small group of men arguing. The whole scene feels off—like a dream or a protest. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show the chaos. If you like this style, check out George Grosz.