Faust 1925

"Faust" is a charcoal drawing by German artist Max Slevogt, created in 1925. The piece features a dynamic composition of two figures, rendered in a gestural and expressive style. The figures are partially obscured by swirling, ethereal forms, suggesting a sense of movement and drama. Slevogt's loose and expressive style, with its emphasis on line and form, is characteristic of German Expressionism, a movement that emerged in the early 20th century and explored intense emotionality and subjective experiences. The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into Slevogt's artistic exploration of themes related to human drama and the power of the imagination.