Pierrot und Maske (Pierrot and Mask) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

1920

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

Klinkhardt & Biermann Verlag

Publisher

Unknown

Printer

The image shows a person holding a stringed instrument. The individual is seated and wearing a pointed hat with stars and a ruffled collar. Their facial features are exaggerated, including elongated eyes, a prominent nose, and closed lips forming a subtle smile. The person's hairstyle is simple, covered mostly by the hat. They wear a garment with a checkered pattern and large circular buttons. The person's arms are visible, one hand holding the instrument's neck and the other resting against it. Next to them is a puppet-like figure with a wide smile, also wearing spotted clothing. The background consists of thick, dark lines, creating a sense of dimension without a specific setting.
This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph from a bound volume with 15 lithographs, eight woodcuts, eight photomechanical reproductions, and one drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Robert M. Walker

  • Accession Number

    1980.26.2.24

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hofmaier 1990, no. 173, State ii/ii (Bb)

Associated Artworks

See all 24 artworks
The image is a drawing of a man from the shoulders up. He is depicted in a three-quarter view, slightly turning his head to the right side of the image but looking towards the left. The man's facial features are strong and expressive, with prominent eyebrows and deep-set eyes. His hair is short and slightly disheveled, receding at the temples. He is wearing a suit with a tie, and part of a hand holding a stick or cane is visible near his shoulder. The background is blank and unadorned.

Selbstbildnis (Self-Portrait) from the deluxe edition of Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Max Beckmann, Klinkhardt & Biermann Verlag, Unknown

1920

The image shows a pattern of overlapping oval and leaf-like shapes creating a dense, intricate design across the surface. The abstract arrangement resembles a collection of leaves scattered across the background. The earthy brown tones enhance the natural appearance, suggesting the familiarity of dried leaves or a textured surface.

Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Various Artists, Kurt Pfister, Klinkhardt & Biermann Verlag, Unknown

1920

The image is a drawing of a person's head and shoulders. The subject faces forward with a slight turn of the head to the side. The facial features are drawn with bold, dark strokes to emphasize contours, shadows, and structure. The person wears a wide-brimmed hat, and their hair is roughly textured. Minimal strokes suggest clothing around the shoulders. Signatures and inscriptions, including a date of "30 April 1920," are on the right. The background is blank.

Selbstbildnis (Self-Portrait) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Lovis Corinth, Klinkhardt & Biermann Verlag, Unknown

1920

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1962

  • Gallwitz, Klaus. Max Beckmann. Die Druckgraphik, Radierungen, Lithographien, Holzschnitte. Karlsruhe: Badischer Kunstverein, 1962.

1990

  • Hofmaier, James. Max Beckmann, Catalogue raisonné of his Prints. 2 vols. Bern: Gallery Kornfeld, 1990.

Wikidata ID

Q65575291

You may be interested in

Loading Results