Four Figures 1948

"Four Figures" is a 1948 lithograph by Hungarian artist Imre Reiner (1900-1987). The artwork depicts four figures, two men and two women, in a stylized and fragmented manner, typical of the Expressionist movement. The figures appear to be interacting with each other in a tense and emotional atmosphere, with their bodies and faces distorted and exaggerated. The composition is dynamic and energetic, with strong diagonal lines and a sense of depth created through the use of light and shadow. The artwork's stark black and white palette emphasizes the dramatic and emotional nature of the subject matter, and its overall feeling of unease and anxiety. Reiner's work is a significant example of 20th-century Expressionist art, exploring themes of human interaction and the complexities of human emotion.