Six Diners at Table

1921

René Beeh

Associated Names
René Beeh

Artist, German, 1886 - 1922

The image is a charcoal drawing depicting the upper bodies of five individuals closely gathered together. They are positioned to form a compact group, possibly interacting. Each person has distinct facial features portrayed with expressive, bold strokes. The individuals have diverse hair and facial structures in an intense, somewhat abstract style. Their clothing details are difficult to discern, but they seem to be wearing long-sleeved garments. Some individuals are holding bowls and utensils, suggesting a possible food or dining scenario. No discernible jewelry is present, as the focus is on their interactions with the objects. The background is plain, highlighting the figures and their central activity.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 54.3 x 39.4 cm (21 3/8 x 15 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2012.92.168


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Kennedy Gallleries, Inc., New York); Ruth Cole Kainen [1922-2009], Washington, D.C. (Lugt 4740), purchased December, 1972; gift to NGA 2012.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower right, in litho crayon: Beeh; by later hand, verso lower left, in graphite: 60-; by later hand, verso lower right, in graphite: A18867

Markings

stamp, verso lower center, in black ink: RCK

Watermarks

crested heraldic shield surmounted by a figure with 1755 underneath

Wikidata ID

Q76556265

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