Sketch for "Perseus' (Hercules') Last Duty"

1946

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image depicts multiple human-like figures with exaggerated features in a dynamic scene filled with movement and interaction. The details are sketchy and bold lines convey urgency and movement. Abstract elements suggest a possible narrative or symbolic meaning, with figures and animals arranged in a chaotic yet intentional manner. The drawing is on lined paper with handwritten notes in cursive script above and below the illustration, adding context to the image.
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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1976

  • Gopel 1976, 798 (drawing mentioned).

Inscriptions

across top illegible inscription; lower left below image: Last... of Perseus-; lower right below image: S.Nr.42 / B. ...; lower center: T... fig... (underlined) / 2.juin 46

Wikidata ID

Q64613752

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