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Nude Studies

1937

Max Beckmann

Associated Names

Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image depicts intersecting lines and curves forming an abstract arrangement. The lines and shapes resemble humanoid figures in different poses, suggesting a gathering. Faces and bodies can be seen among the shapes, hinting at a group of people in a social setting. The drawing conveys a busy scene or conversation through quick, overlapping pencil strokes against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on envelope
Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann
Dimensions

sheet: 14.8 x 11.3 cm (5 13/16 x 4 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

1984.64.105

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Beckmann, Max, Mrs.

Wikidata ID

Q64613985

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