Reclining Nude Reading

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image depicts a woman in a lounging position. She is reclined with her legs bent at the knees. Her face is hidden behind an open book she is holding. Her hair is styled in loose waves falling around her shoulders. She is wearing a corset-style top with lace details and a beaded necklace. The background has swirling lines, and there is writing on the left side and discoloration on the paper.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and pen and blue ink on hotel stationary

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 28.2 x 20.4 cm (11 1/8 x 8 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.93

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64613938

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