weibliches Porträt X (around 1926)

The image provided is not a painting titled "weibliches Porträt X" by Karl Wiener but a poster dating from 1929. The poster is for an event titled "Internationales sozialistisches Studententreffen" held in Vienna from July 12 to 14, 1929, designed by the artist Karl Wiener. Featuring bold, stylized graphics, the poster is distinguished by its striking use of red and black against a pale background, which helps emphasize the central figure and architectural elements.The main focus of the poster is a dramatically stylized male face with pronounced features, including sharply defined cheekbones and a strong jawline. This stylization reflects the artistic trends of the late 1920s, as well as the influence of German Expressionism, which often utilized exaggerated features and stark contrasts to convey emotional or political messages. Behind the figure, abstracted buildings that appear to represent a modern, industrial city, likely Vienna, rise in stark forms. The inclusion of a Gothic spire hints at the historical depth of the city in contrast to the modernity suggested by the rest of the architecture and the event's theme.This poster serves not only as an announcement for the mentioned socialist student meeting but as an artifact of its time, capturing the intersection of art, politics, and society in late-1920s Europe.