Painter Max Weber and Ernst are two of the most renowned painters in the world. Max Weber was an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker who was born in Russia and moved to the United States in his early twenties. He is known for his cubist-influenced works and his use of color and texture. Ernst was a German painter and sculptor who was part of the Dada movement. He is best known for his surrealist works, which often featured dreamlike imagery and abstract forms. Both artists have had a lasting influence on modern art.