Sepia-toned watercolor illustration of a person sitting atop a brick retaining wall on the outskirts of a town. The cornerstone of the wall bears the initials L.W. To the right of the wall is a field with grass and a small tree. Several buildings can be seen in the background.
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1943 watercolor landscape of Theresienstadt painted by Otto Samisch

1943 watercolor landscape of Theresienstadt painted by Otto Samisch. Despite the terrible living conditions and the constant threat of deportation, Theresienstadt had a highly developed cultural life.


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