Revolution 1919 - 1920

Franz Wilhelm Seiwert's "Revolution" (1919-1920) is a woodcut print that utilizes bold, black lines and abstract shapes to portray the tumultuous nature of revolution. The stark contrast between the black ink and the light brown paper adds to the intensity of the piece. The word "Revolution" is prominently featured, emphasizing the subject matter and underscoring the artist's engagement with the social and political climate of the time. The work's geometric forms and simplified representation are characteristic of early 20th-century Expressionism, a style that sought to convey raw emotion and social commentary through simplified, expressive forms.