Studie zweier tanzender Figuren (Study of Two Dancing Figures) [p. 33]

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image displays a series of sweeping lines and intersecting curves on a canvas. This abstract composition of graphite marks creates nebulous shapes. The lines vary in thickness and intensity, forming a dynamic movement.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on perforated paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    page size: 13 x 19.6 cm (5 1/8 x 7 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.63.12

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zeiller/Presler 2010, no. 23r

  • Series Title

    Beckmann Sketchbook

Associated Artworks

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This is a drawing of a cat. The drawing is a simple pencil sketch on cream paper, depicting the head and a portion of the body of a cat. The cat's head is slightly turned to the side, showcasing one ear prominently and part of the other. The sketch captures the contours of the cat's face, including its eye, nose, and whiskers, with a graceful line hinting at the movement or possible outline of the body. The artist has used minimal lines to suggest the fur and the contour of the cat's form.

Studie einer Katze (Study of a Cat) [p. 3]

Max Beckmann

1884

This is a drawing of an animal figure. The image shows faint pencil lines on beige paper that depict the outline of a cat's head. The drawing is minimalistic and unfinished, with basic shapes indicating the ears, eye, and mouth of the animal. The soft lines and light shading give an impression of a preliminary sketch. The paper displays signs of age with small stains and discolored spots, possibly from being part of a sketchbook.

Beckmann Sketchbook 15

Max Beckmann

1915

The image shows a drawing of a creature with feline features. It is a simple outline of a cat's head drawn in pencil on a light-colored background. The lines are quick and expressive, suggesting a rough or unfinished study. The eyes of the cat have a geometric shape, and the ears are pointed. The sketch is minimalistic, focusing on capturing the essence of the subject rather than detailed realism. The paper has a texture consistent with a sketchbook, with perforated edges on one side.

Studie einer Katze (Study of a Cat) [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: 386, no. 23r

Wikidata ID

Q64612831

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