Das Begräbnis (around 1920)

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Welcome to a contemplative exploration of "Das Begräbnis," a profound piece from circa 1920 by the artist Karl Wiener. This striking monochromatic work captures the solemnity of a funeral scene with a simplicity that speaks volumes.The composition is predominantly framed by an arching bridge under which the main scene unfolds. Within this carefully structured arch, Wiener evokes a narrative rich in symbolic detail. A small group of figures, rendered in a style that emphasizes their silhouetted form rather than individual characteristics, gather around a grave. Their presence, indicated by a few concise lines, concentrates the emotional weight of the scene, making the viewers feel the weight of the moment.In the background, Wiener depicts an old church, characterized by its tall spire and cross, standing as a silent guardian over the proceedings. The presence of the church not only serves as a geographical marker but also imbues the scene with a spiritual resonance, suggesting themes of eternity and the transcendent nature of human rituals associated with death.The sky is striped with horizontal lines, which may suggest the passing of time or the unyielding progression of life beyond this solemn moment. The artist's use of stark, contrasting black lines against the plain background enhances the graphic quality of the work, focusing attention on the themes of mortality and communal memory."DAS BEGRÄBNIS" scripted at the bottom of the piece acts not just as a title, but as a final note on the theme, firmly anchoring the scene in its narrative context.

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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.