(Sketch on Verso of Postcard)

probably 1937

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image displays swirling and looping lines within a rectangular boundary. The lines intersect and layer over one another, resembling chaotic motion. They may suggest waves or tangled branches of a tree. The composition could be linked to a garden maze or a market scene viewed from above, with lines resembling pathways or alleys. Vague figures or objects are hinted at. The background has faint stains and textures, giving an aged and organic appearance.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink on verso of postcard

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    overall: 15 x 14.6 cm (5 7/8 x 5 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.109

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

bottom center: [undeciphered]; verso printed in green by manufacturer: postkart

Wikidata ID

Q64613996

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