Frohe Weihnachten Ein glückliches 1949 wünscht (1949)

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This captivating artwork by Karl Wiener, titled "Frohe Weihnachten und ein glückliches 1949 wünscht," beautifully blends simplicity with depth, inviting viewers to reflect on the spirit of the holiday season. Crafted to celebrate the festive period of Christmas (Weihnachten) and to usher in the year 1949, this image combines traditional symbols with a personal touch.At the center of the piece, a stylized figure with a serene, inviting expression is depicted. This figure, possibly a rendition of an everyday man, exudes warmth and friendliness, which resonates with the season's greetings spirit. Around him, various elements that signify luck and joy fill the composition. A horseshoe, which symbolizes good fortune in many cultures, hangs to his left. Adjacent to the horseshoe, a four-leaf clover and a mushroom, both considered to be symbols of good luck, further emphasize the artist's wishes for a fortunate and happy year ahead.The background, scattered with twinkling stars, adds to the enchanting ambiance of the image, inviting the viewer to dream and hope under the starlit sky of the winter season. The use of a dark, monochromatic palette enhances the bold contrast of the white festive messages against the black background, making it both striking and festive.

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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.