Created:
Movement:
1925
Cubism
key Notes:
Abstract Composition, Dynamic Color Contrast
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Dimensions:
30 1/4 x 39 1/4 in. (76.8 x 99.7 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

"Mass" (1925) by Franz Wilhelm Seiwert is a significant work within the context of the German Expressionist movement, reflecting the artist's engagement with themes of modernity and social critique. The painting exemplifies Seiwert's innovative use of color and form, which sought to convey the emotional intensity of contemporary life, and it has been influential in the discourse surrounding the intersection of art and societal issues in the early 20th century.

Description of the work:

"Mass" by Franz Wilhelm Seiwert is characterized by its dynamic composition and bold use of color, reflecting the artist's affiliation with the Expressionist movement. The painting features abstracted forms and a rhythmic arrangement of shapes that convey a sense of movement and emotional intensity, typical of Seiwert's innovative approach to visual representation.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Mass