Seated Figure 1919 - 1920

This is Max Weber’s ‘Seated Figure’, a woodcut print. The composition immediately presents a stark contrast between light and shadow. This interplay, achieved through the very nature of the woodcut medium, lends a pronounced sculptural quality to the figure. The subject, a seated figure, is reduced to a series of geometric forms and stark lines. There’s a clear engagement with Cubist principles here, fragmenting the figure into abstract planes. Weber isn't merely representing a body; he's dissecting form, challenging conventional perspectives. The figure almost merges with the architectural framework around it, questioning the boundary between figure and ground. Ultimately, Weber’s work exists in a realm of perpetual interpretation, where form and content are dynamically intertwined, inviting us to continuously re-evaluate our understanding of representation itself.