The artwork, titled “Portrait of the Writer Max Frisch,” was created by Otto Dix in 1967. Executed in the medium of oil on fiberboard, it is representative of the Expressionism movement and belongs to the portrait genre.
The artwork portrays the writer Max Frisch, capturing his likeness with vigorous brushstrokes and a vivid color palette. Dix employs vibrant colors and exaggerated forms characteristic of Expressionism to convey the personality and emotional essence of Frisch. The writer is depicted seated on a red chair with decorative details, wearing a blue suit and green tie. His facial features convey intensity, accentuated by the pipe held in his mouth and his expressive eyes. The textured background, executed in a range of bold and contrasting hues, enhances the dynamic and emotive quality of the portrait. The signature of Max Frisch is visible in the top-left corner, firmly situating the figure within the narrative of the artwork.
