Sketch over Typed Letter from the Galerie J.B. Neumann u. Guenther Franke

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

This is an image of a marked-up letter or document. It shows a typed letter with pencil or ink sketches, scribbles, and annotations. The paper appears old and worn, with signs of aging like discoloration, stains, and torn edges. The top part of the document indicates an association with "GALERIE J.B. NEUMANN u. GUENTHER FRANKE". The handwritten marks overlay the typed content, with some text obscured. There are doodles and indistinct images on the page. The bottom margin of the document includes an address in Munich.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and charcoal with wash and paint on recto/verso

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.107.a

Associated Artworks

The image contains abstract lines and shapes with scribbles and smudges creating layered textures. On the left, there is an angular shape resembling a bird's head, with adjacent curved lines. Splashes of blue, red, and yellow colors contrast against a muted background. The right side features overlapping handwritten text, blending with the abstract forms. The composition evokes a chaotic yet structured assemblage of ideas.

Sketch over Typed Letter from the Galerie J.B. Neumann u. Guenther Franke

Max Beckmann

1884

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64613990

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