“Composition with Four Figures” is an artwork by Max Weber, dating approximately from the year 1910. Created using chalk and charcoal on paper, this piece exemplifies the Cubism art movement. The artwork falls under the genre of nude painting (nu) and is currently housed at the Brooklyn Museum in New York City, NY, USA.
The artwork presents a complex, abstract composition of four intertwined figures rendered in a stylized, geometric manner characteristic of Cubism. The figures’ forms are fragmented, with overlapping lines and planes giving rise to a sense of dynamic movement and depth. The use of chalk and charcoal on paper endows the piece with a textured surface and a palette dominated by muted, earthy tones. The figures’ features are depicted in a simplified, almost mask-like fashion, with an emphasis on strong, linear contours. This intricate interplay of shapes and shadows not only highlights the artist’s technical prowess but also evokes a sense of intimacy and cohesion among the figures.
