Max Weber – American painter of Polish descent

Max Weber was recognized as one of the most outstanding American painters. He was among the first advocates and representatives of Cubism in the United States. An extraordinary figure, highly acclaimed for his achievements.

Few people in Poland know that Max was born in multicultural Białystok in 1881 to a family of Orthodox Jews. At the age of ten, he emigrated to the USA, where he and his family settled in the Williamsburg area of Brooklyn.

The most expensive paintings by Polish artists

One of the most expensive paintings in Polish art is ”New York” by Max Weber, depicting the city of New York. The work, painted in oil in 1912, was sold for $1,659,500.

So far, very few artists from our country can boast such an amount of money.

Max’s career

Max Weber studied under Arthur Wesley Dow at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn from 1899 to 1900. He then went to Paris, where he attended the Académie Julian.

In France, the artist reflects a broad spectrum of revolutionary art, which also influences his later stay in the United States. At the American Artists Congress, he openly speaks about his leftist political sympathies.

In his prolific body of work, Max Weber drew inspiration from Fauvism and Cubism, later becoming fascinated by Expressionism and Abstraction.

According to Weber: “To come across a work of art by chance or en passant is a very pleasant experience; but encountering a painting, the spirit of its creator, is a participatory vision that brings not joy, but exaltation.”

Max Weber – recognition and fame

Max Weber has been recognized worldwide. His works are displayed in the most prestigious art galleries, including those in Rome, New York, and Tel Aviv. The paintings of this international artist are a true treasure for art collectors, making them highly sought after.

Although the painter attracts great interest, in his hometown of Białystok he is somewhat forgotten… which is a shame.

The artist passed away on October 4, 1961, in Great Neck, USA, leaving behind a rich spiritual and artistic legacy.