Ora Et Labora – Scene Of Labour, Austria, 1949
A. G. DORSCHNER (active circa 1949)
ORA ET LABORA
Ink on paper, signed and dated 1949
44 × 31 cm
This drawing, executed in post-war Austria, powerfully evokes the theme of labour and reconstruction. Under the motto “Ora et labora” — pray and work — the artist combines a scene of manual labour with a symbolic dimension, suggested by the stylised cross.
The bold and deliberate line recalls Central European graphic traditions, blending illustration, folk imagery, and a certain monumentality. The figure of the worker, now viewed with historical distance, regains a form of relevance through its energy and directness.
An interesting testimony to Austrian visual culture in the aftermath of the Second World War, situated between continuity and renewal.
Period: 20th century
Style: Art Deco
Condition: Good condition
Material: Paper
Length: 31 см
Height: 44 см
Reference (ID): 1737959
Availability: In stock
