The Conclusion | Karl Wiener | 1941 Size:18"x24" beneath the cross of the

beneath the cross of the Crucifixion

The witches are shown with expressions of shock and fear

At the center

and a quiet ascent toward the divine

appears both grotesque and fluid

The Conclusion | Karl Wiener | 1941 Size:18"x24" beneath the cross of theThe Conclusion (1941) by Karl Wiener is a striking wartime composition that blends Expressionist and Cubist influences to depict the chaos and devastation of modern conflict. Ruined cityscapes burn beneath formations of bombers, while distorted human figures and an ominous masked man create an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty. Rich in symbolism, the drawing reflects the psychological and physical destruction of the Second World War, presenting a