Max Beckmann

This is an image of two open pages of a book. The left page contains text in a serif typeface, handwritten or calligraphic style, with neatly spaced lines and paragraphs. The right page also features a similar style of text and includes a small, colorful illustration in the upper half. The illustration depicts a person lying with a crown beside them and something vibrant in their hands. The illustration is executed with bold lines and a variety of colors.

Johannes, Offenbarung, Kapitel 2, Vers 10b (John, Revelation, Chapter 2, Verse 10b) (in-text plate, page 11) from Apokalypse (Apocalypse)

Max Beckmann, Bauersche Gießerei, Bauersche Gießerei

1941 - 1942, published 1943

One from a bound volume with 27 lithographs with watercolor additions on laid van gelder zonen paper Accession ID 1984.64.66.3

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This is a painting of a crowned figure on horseback surrounded by fantastical elements. The left-hand page features a vibrant, chaotic composition with a central figure wearing a crown, wielding a sword, and mounted on a horse. Around this figure are various mythical and symbolic elements, including other figures and creatures with bright colors. The right-hand page contains text written in a distinct handwriting style.

Johannes, Offenbarung, Kapitel 19, Verse 19-21 (John, Revelation, Chapter 19, Verses 19-21) (plate, page 66) from Apokalypse (Apocalypse)

Max Beckmann, Bauersche Gießerei, Bauersche Gießerei

1941 - 1942, published 1943

One from a bound volume with 27 lithographs with watercolor additions on laid van gelder zonen paper Accession ID 1984.64.66.23

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This is a drawing of three crowned figures kneeling. The image shows two book pages filled with text in German. On the right page, there is an illustration of three figures, each wearing a crown, positioned closely together in the act of prayer or reverence, while kneeling.

Johannes, Offenbarung, Kapitel 17, Verse 1 und 2 (John, Revelation, Chapter 17, Verses 1 and 2) (in-text plate, page 55) from Apokalypse (Apocalypse)

Max Beckmann, Bauersche Gießerei, Bauersche Gießerei

1941 - 1942, published 1943

One from a bound volume with 27 lithographs with watercolor additions on laid van gelder zonen paper Accession ID 1984.64.66.20

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This is a photograph of an open book with text on both pages. The pages show a passage with text written in a formal script style, with two columns. On the left page, near the bottom, there is an illustration with abstract shapes and colored designs resembling brushstrokes, numbered 16. The text appears to be in German. The book has a classic and elegant format.

Johannes, Offenbarung, Kapitel 3, Vers 18 (John, Revelation, Chapter 3, Verse 18) (in-text plate, page 16) from Apokalypse (Apocalypse)

Max Beckmann, Bauersche Gießerei, Bauersche Gießerei

1941 - 1942, published 1943

One from a bound volume with 27 lithographs with watercolor additions on laid van gelder zonen paper Accession ID 1984.64.66.5

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This is a photograph of an open book displaying neatly written cursive text in German. On the right page, at the bottom, there is a colorful abstract illustration featuring geometric shapes. The drawing is dominated by pink, blue, and green hues. Central to the illustration is a circular design with interior patterns resembling eyes, surrounded by similarly designed circles. Below, there are stylized floral shapes illustrated in pink against a blue and green background.

Johannes, Offenbarung, Kapitel 22, Verse 2-5 (John, Revelation, Chapter 22, Verses 2-5) (tailpiece, page 77) from Apokalypse (Apocalypse)

Max Beckmann, Bauersche Gießerei, Bauersche Gießerei

1941 - 1942, published 1943

One from a bound volume with 27 lithographs with watercolor additions on laid van gelder zonen paper Accession ID 1984.64.66.27

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Thick, bold lines form swirling and jagged shapes in an abstract composition. The lines and colors suggest a scene where a face with prominent eyes and expressions is partially visible. The arrangement of lines and colors evokes human features, with a central figure facing another form. The color palette includes yellows, pinks, blues, and oranges interweaving in the shapes, enhancing luminosity and vibrancy.

John, Revelations (Chapter 1, Verses 12-20)

Max Beckmann

1941/1942

Hand-colored lithograph on laid paper Accession ID 1985.18.33

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The image shows a variety of abstract triangular shapes and lines converging to form a complex composition. At the center, a dark green form resembling a human face is surrounded by angular shapes. Above this figure, a form resembling a bird appears. The background includes text, adding texture to the image. The color palette includes muted greens, blues, and purples, contributing to the depth and contrast of the image.

Frontispiz: Johannes, Evangelium, Kapitel 1, Vers 1 (Frontispiece: John, Gospels, Chapter 1, Verse 1) (page 5) from Apokalypse (Apocalypse)

Max Beckmann, Bauersche Gießerei, Bauersche Gießerei

1941 - 1942, published 1943

One from a bound volume with 27 lithographs with watercolor additions on laid van gelder zonen paper Accession ID 1984.64.66.1

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The image displays abstract shapes and lines, with swirling, rounded forms rising from rectangular bases. There are green, triangular shapes in the background. In the foreground, there is a structure with the word "JUPITER" and a circular form with a white and blue center. Bold and contrasting colors are used throughout the composition.

Hot Springs at Abano

Max Beckmann

1939

Oil on canvas Accession ID 2020.112.1

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The image features a worn, blue surface with scattered dark spots and vague splatters. The spots resemble random ink blots, while the central yellow mark stands out. There is a black strip on the left border of the image.

Sketchbook with 1 sketch in graphite and 1 sketch in pen and black ink; 61 blank pages; two pages of the artist's notations; and one page with a graphite test line. sketchbook also has a charcoal impression from a (missing) sketch. Accession ID 1984.64.23.1-2

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The image contains overlapping lines and shapes arranged in a dynamic crisscross pattern that divides the space into four sections with a large X-shape in the center. The composition resembles a mixture of architectural elements and handwritten notes. In the top right section, there are forms that hint at the outline of traditional building facades with columns, while the left side contains scribbles and circular shapes. The overall impression is of sketches or notes superimposed on one another, conveying complexity and movement.

Landscape on Envelope

Max Beckmann

1938

Pen with black ink Accession ID 1984.64.103

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The image features abstract sketches with dynamic, flowing lines and geometric shapes. Some shapes may resemble figures or landscapes. The sketches are composed with fluidity and interconnected patterns of curves and angles.

(Sketches on Verso of Moving Slip)

Max Beckmann

1937

Three sketches in graphite on verso of a printed moving slip Accession ID 1984.64.108

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The image displays intersecting curved and straight lines creating abstract forms on the paper. There are variations in line intensity, with some areas containing spiral patterns while others are lightly sketched. The overall composition resembles figures standing together, with shapes suggesting a top hat and facial profiles resembling human faces.

Three Figures

Max Beckmann

in or after 1937

Pen with brown and blue ink Accession ID 1985.18.20

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Max Beckmann

Johannes, Offenbarung, Kapitel 2, Vers 10b (John, Revelation, Chapter 2, Verse 10b) (in-text plate, page 11) from Apokalypse (Apocalypse)

Johannes, Offenbarung, Kapitel 2, Vers 10b (John, Revelation, Chapter 2, Verse 10b) (in-text plate, page 11) from Apokalypse (Apocalypse)

Johannes, Offenbarung, Kapitel 19, Verse 19-21 (John, Revelation, Chapter 19, Verses 19-21) (plate, page 66) from Apokalypse (Apocalypse)

Johannes, Offenbarung, Kapitel 19, Verse 19-21 (John, Revelation, Chapter 19, Verses 19-21) (plate, page 66) from Apokalypse (Apocalypse)

Johannes, Offenbarung, Kapitel 17, Verse 1 und 2 (John, Revelation, Chapter 17, Verses 1 and 2) (in-text plate, page 55) from Apokalypse (Apocalypse)

Johannes, Offenbarung, Kapitel 17, Verse 1 und 2 (John, Revelation, Chapter 17, Verses 1 and 2) (in-text plate, page 55) from Apokalypse (Apocalypse)

Johannes, Offenbarung, Kapitel 3, Vers 18 (John, Revelation, Chapter 3, Verse 18) (in-text plate, page 16) from Apokalypse (Apocalypse)

Johannes, Offenbarung, Kapitel 3, Vers 18 (John, Revelation, Chapter 3, Verse 18) (in-text plate, page 16) from Apokalypse (Apocalypse)

Johannes, Offenbarung, Kapitel 22, Verse 2-5 (John, Revelation, Chapter 22, Verses 2-5) (tailpiece, page 77) from Apokalypse (Apocalypse)

Johannes, Offenbarung, Kapitel 22, Verse 2-5 (John, Revelation, Chapter 22, Verses 2-5) (tailpiece, page 77) from Apokalypse (Apocalypse)

John, Revelations (Chapter 1, Verses 12-20)

John, Revelations (Chapter 1, Verses 12-20)