The Draftsman in Society (Der Zeichner in Gesellschaft)

1922

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image is an illustration showing the upper bodies of six individuals gathered closely together. The individuals portray a variety of facial features and styles. One individual with slicked-back hair and round spectacles is positioned on the left, while another near the center wears a hat and eyeglasses. Opposite them are two additional figures with similar hairstyles. Another individual with a large forehead and glasses is visible in the background. The central character, whose back is facing the viewer, has short hair tied at the neck and wears a gown with drooping sleeves. Some of the individuals appear to be touching or leaning towards this central figure. The background is blank, emphasizing the group of figures and their interaction.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1945.5.37

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hofmaier 1990, no. 230, State iii/iii (Be)


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Karl Buchholz; purchased by Lessing J. Rosenwald from the Office of the Alien Property Custodian, January 6, 1945; given to NGA, 1945

Associated Names

Bibliography

1962

  • Gallwitz, Klaus. Max Beckmann. Die Druckgraphik, Radierungen, Lithographien, Holzschnitte. Karlsruhe: Badischer Kunstverein, 1962.

1990

  • Hofmaier, James. Max Beckmann, Catalogue raisonné of his Prints. 2 vols. Bern: Gallery Kornfeld, 1990.

Wikidata ID

Q65023995

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