Deliberation (Beratung) 1913

"Deliberation (Beratung)" is a 1913 woodcut by German Expressionist artist Christian Rohlfs. The work features a group of figures rendered in stark black and white, their forms simplified and distorted. The figures appear to be engaged in a conversation, their heads tilted towards each other as they gesture with their hands. The composition is dynamic and chaotic, with the figures seemingly overlapping and interacting in a complex interplay of lines and shapes. Rohlfs' distinctive style, characterized by its bold contours and expressive use of line, is evident in this work. "Deliberation" is a powerful and moving depiction of human interaction, capturing the intensity and urgency of a moment of shared thought and discussion.