Schwarze Trauerfahne (1948)

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Karl Wiener’s 1948 painting "Schwarze Trauerfahne" (Black Mourning Flag) captures a poignant and somber moment through minimalistic artistry. This evocative work presents a solitary black flag, rendered against a soft, textured background that suggests a dim sky. The flag itself is depicted atop a flagpole, billowing in an unseen wind. Its ragged edges and dark color convey a sense of mourning and loss, themes often explored in post-war European art.Wiener’s choice of a simple, yet powerful image—the black flag—serves as a universal symbol of grief and mourning. Distinctively, the artwork lacks any vibrant color, sticking to a monochromatic palette that reinforces the solemn mood of the piece. The flag is not just a fabric; it’s a silent testament to the collective sorrow that swept over many in the aftermath of conflict.Below the flag, Wiener’s signature and the date of the painting are inscribed, personalizing this work and affirming its historical context and emotional significance.

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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.