Erwin Rommel
acrylic on canvas (150x100) / 2012
acrylic on canvas (150x100) / 2012
Portrait of a German fieldmarshal from World War II is at the same time a question about good and evil inhuman nature.
Shown on his uniform and shirt are quotes from Erwin Rommel concerningpolitics, military matters and the Fuhrer. They relate an affection for amurderous regime and at the same time a feeling of loyalty towards ones ownsubordinate soldiers. The barely visible, pink fragments of letters to his wifeshow a completely different side of the General – a loving husband and father.The blots around his head suggest suicide, which Rommel committed in order tosave his families lives.
Shown on his uniform and shirt are quotes from Erwin Rommel concerningpolitics, military matters and the Fuhrer. They relate an affection for amurderous regime and at the same time a feeling of loyalty towards ones ownsubordinate soldiers. The barely visible, pink fragments of letters to his wifeshow a completely different side of the General – a loving husband and father.The blots around his head suggest suicide, which Rommel committed in order tosave his families lives.
