Vorstadtmorgen (Suburban Morning) (plate 4) from Stadtnacht (City Night)

1920, published 1921

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

Lili von Braunbehrens

Author, German, active 20th century

Knorr & Hirth

Printer

Dr. C Wolf & Sohn

Printer

Verlag R. Piper & Co.

Publisher

The illustration shows two-thirds of a seated individual from the waist up. The person appears middle-aged with distinct facial features, including a long nose, prominent cheekbones, and a thick mustache and beard. The individual is dressed in a long-sleeve shirt and has one bent arm visible. Another person is depicted next to them, resting their head on the first person's shoulder. Their face is turned away and largely obscured. The second person has short hair and appears to be wearing a collared shirt. The background features an open window showing exterior buildings and a crescent moon, suggesting a night or early evening setting. The composition is presented in a monochromatic sketch style.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph from a bound volume with seven lithographs on laid paper (including title page)

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    page size: 27.2 × 22.5 cm (10 11/16 × 8 7/8 in.)
    open: 27.8 × 45.3 cm (10 15/16 × 17 13/16 in.)
    closed: 27.8 × 23 cm (10 15/16 × 9 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.83.5

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hofmaier 1990, no. 164, State -170 C

  • Volume Title

    Stadtnacht (City Night)

Associated Artworks

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The image is a drawing on a book page showing an urban scene viewed from a window with various characters and buildings. The drawing depicts a cityscape with a view of some buildings and three figures looking out from a window. The lines are sharp and the style is sketch-like. Handwritten text above and below the drawing adds a personal touch. The use of perspective shows a glimpse into the setting combining buildings with a scene at the window.

Titelblatt (title page) from Stadtnacht (City Night)

Max Beckmann, Lili von Braunbehrens, Knorr & Hirth, Dr. C Wolf & Sohn, Verlag R. Piper & Co.

1920

The image features a pattern composed of circular and crescent shapes along with shooting star-like forms and star motifs, all interwoven in an abstract design.

Stadtnacht (City Night)

Max Beckmann, Lili von Braunbehrens, Knorr & Hirth, Dr. C Wolf & Sohn, Verlag R. Piper & Co.

1920

This drawing depicts an abstract scene with various figures. The central illustration shows several figures wearing formal attire surrounding a table. The style features sharp, angular lines and exaggerated features, giving the scene a sense of dynamic energy and tension. The figures have distorted, caricature-like proportions, creating a chaotic and intense atmosphere. The sparse shading emphasizes the linear quality of the drawing, contributing to the overall abstract and expressive feel.

Trinklied (Drinking Song) (plate 1) from Stadtnacht (City Night)

Max Beckmann, Lili von Braunbehrens, Knorr & Hirth, Dr. C Wolf & Sohn, Verlag R. Piper & Co.

1920

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

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