Der revolutionäre Michl c. 1923

"Der revolutionäre Michl" is a c. 1923 work by Austrian artist Karl Wiener (1901-1949). The work depicts a stylized figure of a man, likely a revolutionary, set against a bold red background. The figure's form is simplified and outlined in black, creating a powerful silhouette, typical of the graphic, geometric aesthetic of the New Objectivity movement. The image is further simplified by the lack of facial features, further emphasizing its symbolic nature. Wiener's work, often influenced by the political and social events of his time, reflects the tensions and transformations of the post-WWI era.