Wiener-Aufbau (Vienna Construction), an expressionist piece created by the Austrian artist Karl Wiener in 1934 pulses with a restless, architectural energy characteristic of the Interwar period. Its heavy, sombre palette of blues and purples conveys a deep sense of psychological introspection, while the sharp, geometric forms suggest a societal structure that is simultaneously being built and fractured by the era's mounting political tensions. Karl Wiener was a prominent figure in the Austrian photomontage movement, often compared to the legendary anti-fascist artist John Heartfield. Because of his sharp political critiques, much of his work reflects the volatile atmosphere of the 1930s and 40s. Wiener died by suicide in 1949.

Studio Gallery Frame in 'black'; acrylic safety fronts; ready-to-hang options.

Gift-ready, arriving hand-wrapped in acid-free tissue paper. Plastic-free packaging.

Image source: Wien Museum.