Reclining Nude

Albert Weisgerber

Associated Names
Albert Weisgerber

Artist, German, 1878 - 1915

The image shows a sketch of a person in a reclining position, lying on their side with one arm extended to support their head. The other arm is bent near the torso. Facial features are not clearly outlined, and the head is depicted with dark scribbles for hair. The person is shown without clothing, and the body is outlined with flowing lines to depict a relaxed pose. There are no visible accessories or objects in the sketch. The background is a plain textured paper surface with no additional elements, focusing on the figure's contours and posture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 8.7 x 15 cm (3 7/16 x 5 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.86

Associated Artworks

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The sketch shows an upper-body portrait of a person in a sitting position. The person's facial features are simply drawn, with large eyes, a small nose, and a small mouth. The hair is depicted in a straight, bob-cut style with bangs. The individual appears to be wearing a garment suggested by a few lines, possibly indicating a collar. They are holding an object or another face, with features depicted in circular lines. The background is plain with no additional details or patterns. The drawing is done in pencil on an off-white sheet of paper.

Mädchen mit Puppe (Girl with a Doll) [p. 7]

Max Beckmann

1884

The image displays irregular shapes and lines on a brown background. Some shapes resemble rain droplets, while others look like burn marks or ink blots. The pattern could be compared to an old map or an aged parchment. There are subtle color variations and faint outlines adding to the textured feel of the image.

Beckmann Sketchbook 44

Max Beckmann

1934

The image displays a sketch of a person from the shoulders up. The person is centered within the frame, with facial features including almond-shaped eyes, a small nose, and a straight mouth. The individual's hair is styled in a bob cut with short bangs, shown with loose pencil strokes. The sketch suggests the person is wearing a collared shirt. The background is plain paper texture.

Mädchenbildnis (Portrait of a Girl) [p. 9]

Max Beckmann

1884

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64533998

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