Mann mit Pfeife (Man with a Pipe) [p. 3]

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann
Artist, German, 1884 - 1950
The image is a pencil sketch of a man shown from the chest up. The man is in a standing position with his head turned slightly to the side, facing left. His facial features are simplified with prominent lines depicting his eyes, nose, and a thick mustache. He has short, neatly-combed hair. He is wearing a jacket with buttons, and underneath it is visible a collar of a shirt. His left arm is bent at the elbow, and he holds a pipe in his hand close to his face. The background consists of a blank page, with slight discoloration at the top right corner.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    page size: 19.5 x 12 cm (7 11/16 x 4 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.39.2

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zeiller/Presler 2010, no. 3r

Associated Artworks

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The image shows intersecting lines and shapes drawn across the page in an erratic manner, creating an abstract composition. Among the lines are hints of recognizable objects, such as a spoon-like form at the top and what could be interpreted as outlines of a person or figure amidst the scattered pencil strokes. Rectangular shapes suggest windows or framed spaces, while the arrangement may evoke the scene of a studio or a living space with furniture and people.

Interieurszene mit Hund (Domestic Scene with Dog) [p. 1]

Max Beckmann
1884
This is a photograph of a weathered notebook cover. The notebook has a simple brown cover that appears worn and stained over time. In the center of the cover, there is a rectangular label with a red border. The cover exhibits multiple dark stains and smudges. The edges of the notebook are frayed, revealing the paper beneath. The overall look suggests that it has been used frequently.

Beckmann Sketchbook 36

Max Beckmann
1924
This is a sketch of a person with the full body shown, seated in a relaxed position with hands resting on their lap. The facial features are simplified and the hair is drawn under a hat or head covering. They are wearing a long-sleeved outfit which appears to be a robe or a coat. The sketch is minimalist, with no apparent jewelry or objects being held. The background is plain and consists of a few non-descriptive lines.

Junge mit Kappe (Boy with a Hat) [p. 5]

Max Beckmann
1884

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mrs. Max Beckmann, Peoria; gift to NGA, 1984.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2010

  • Zeiller, Christiane, Gerd Presler.Max Beckmann : die Skizzenbücher = the sketchbooks. II. Ostifildern, 2010: 692, no. 3r

Wikidata ID

Q64610706

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