Silesian Final 1945 (Schlesisches Endspiel), Edition 1/10 Painting

This work centers on the hulk of a locomotive that helped German civilians (including the artist as a boy) escape the Soviet Army in 1945. It renders the frightfulness of the locomotive as a visual object which, however, -- according to the German poem it is associated with (see with translation at http://www.ottolaske.com/documents/German-Complete.pdf) -- caused the greatest relief to those needing it to flee the Soviet Army for their life. The work is also an expression of gratitude that the train drawn by the locomotive materialized at the right time, as well as a sign of gratitude for German Reichsbahn personnel who carried out their civil duty separated from their families and under constant threat of bombing attacks during their journey. The work is printed on Hot Press Fine Art Smooth Bright White paper (an acid free, 100% cotton rag media with a bright textured finish, yielding an extremely high color gamut and black density). It is signed and numbered by the artist, accompanied by a CoA, and shipped without hanging hardware, in a very sturdy tube protected against folding and puncture.

Painting:Digital on Paper

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:24 W x 20 H x 0.1 D in

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