Bildnis Friedrich Vordemberge-Gildewart (Portrait of Friedrich Vordemberge-Gildewart) [p. 56]

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The sketch shows a person standing with their left hand in their pocket. The person is standing upright with their head turned slightly forward. The facial features, including a prominent nose and relaxed expression, are depicted with pencil lines. The individual has short hair that appears neatly combed. They are wearing a suit and flat shoes. The background is plain.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    page size: 30.8 x 24.2 cm (12 1/8 x 9 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.23.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zeiller/Presler 2010, no. 34v

Associated Artworks

The image features a worn, blue surface with scattered dark spots and vague splatters. The spots resemble random ink blots, while the central yellow mark stands out. There is a black strip on the left border of the image.

Beckmann Sketchbook 49

Max Beckmann

1938

The image depicts a minimalist sketch of a person in loose line work. The sketch shows the entire body with a slight lean forward. The facial features are simple lines and the hairstyle is short. The clothing is represented with minimal lines suggesting a casual outfit. The person is not holding any objects, and there is a black ink blot near the figure. The background is a plain, off-white paper with no additional details.

Schreitender Mann (Man Walking) [p. 73]

Max Beckmann

1884

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2007

  • Max Beckmann in Amsterdam: 1937-1947. Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, 2007.

Bibliography

2010

  • Zeiller, Christiane, Gerd Presler.Max Beckmann : die Skizzenbücher = the sketchbooks. II. Ostifildern, 2010: 859, no. 34v

Wikidata ID

Q64614014

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