The Cellist by Max Weber. A cubist painting of a figure playing a cello, composed of fragmented geometric planes in ochre, red, and violet.

The Cellist

Max Weber

1917 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dynamic cubist study of a musician, blending fragmented forms and a rich, earthy palette.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force with warm wood and umber notes — gives the room a clear visual center.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Office
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Rich brown, Charcoal black, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1917, Max Weber’s 'The Cellist' is a quintessential example of American Cubism. The work deconstructs the musician and their instrument into a rhythmic arrangement of geometric planes, using a sophisticated palette of deep reds, violets, and golden ochres to evoke the movement and sound of the performance.