The eye is a large black hole, a void as empty as the heart of this thing that walks in human clothes. They are low and green, small faceless hulks that wield rifles and bayonets that they point at women and children standing before a large, white stone. One can discuss Gropper's technique, the way he constructs his narratives, his massed forms or use of color. But always you will come back to the emotion that his imagery evokes, to the simple and overpowering idea of humanity. And that is at the core of his art.
More playful works are also in evidence.
The Wedding Dance is a brightly colored arabesque in which musicians play their instruments, while in the background the bride and groom twirl about. To the side is a table laden with the wedding feast. There is a vibrant musicality to this work, with light pastel shapes and lines playing over the bright red background. Another example in this vein is Haywagon , a radiant celebration of work painted with a lovely chromatic array of green values. His cartoons produced an impact in the world.