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Celebrating American art and artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Group Composition

Max Beckmann

Associated Names

Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image shows scribbled lines and shapes on an envelope, creating an abstract arrangement. Triangular forms, circular shapes, and intersecting linear patterns are present. Handwritten text is interspersed throughout the composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on envelope and handwritten letter
Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann
Dimensions

sheet: 11.5 x 14.8 cm (4 1/2 x 5 13/16 in.)
Accession Number

1984.64.104

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Beckmann, Max, Mrs.

Wikidata ID

Q64613983

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