Peter Rosegger Das zugrundegegangene Dorf Verlag Manz (1919-1920)

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Welcome to our exploration of the evocative artwork titled "Peter Rosegger, Das zugrundegegangene Dorf" by Karl Wiener, created between 1919 and 1920. This painting channels a unique blend of simplistic charm and profound narrative, presenting a visual representation that invites interpretation and deep reflection.The artwork captures a quaint, secluded village nestled in a lush, verdant valley. Surrounded by towering dark green fir trees that frame the scene, the village appears as a tranquil enclave, untouched by the passage of time. The central feature of this composition is a winding, tangerine-hued path that meanders through the heart of the valley, leading the viewer's eye directly to the rustic homes of the village.Karl Wiener employs a vibrant yet restricted color palette dominated by soothing greens, earthy oranges, and the subtle blues of the sky, lending the artwork a sense of harmony and natural beauty. The houses, depicted with warm red roofs contrasting against pale yellow walls, suggest a sense of warmth and community within the village.The title, "Das zugrundegegangene Dorf," which translates to "The Ruined Village," adds a layer of melancholy and loss to the idyllic scene, hinting at narratives of change, decay, or perhaps abandonment that contrast starkly with the visual serenity of the village. This juxtaposition invites viewers to ponder the history and fate of this mysterious place, making the painting not only a visual delight but also a catalyst for storytelling and historical imagination.

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Karl Wiener was an Austrian draftsman , graphic artist and photo montage artist. Because of his political and time-critical montages of the 1930s and 1940s, he was posthumously referred to as the Austrian John Heartfield on the occasion of the major retrospective on his estate in the Wien Museum.