The Moment of Life: Couple Pulling a Cart

Couple Pulling a Cart

Couple Pulling a Cart

around 1947, coloured brush drawing, 368 × 426 mm

(recto)

Odd residents among the ruins of Dresden, and with them the dog, which is Hegenbarth’s equally odd alter ego and which has strayed into the picture. Its presence emphasises the commonplace in what is happening. Look again to discern the understated individual elements. The reverse holds an additional surprise.