Boulder, Colorado

1949

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image displays curved and jagged lines interweaving to create an intricate abstract composition. Some shapes suggest mountains or peaks, while others resemble large rocks or shells. Foliage or plant stems-like lines are seen in the foreground, evoking a garden or natural setting. A swirling pattern meanders through the central portion, resembling flowing water or a path.
Skip thumbnail navigation
Back to thumbnail navigation
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

    pen and black ink over graphite on green paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    overall: 60 x 45.2 cm (23 5/8 x 17 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2011

  • Beckmann & America. Stadelsches Kunstinstitut un Stadtische Galerie, Frankfurt, Germany (7 Oct 2011-8 Jan 2012)

  • Beckmann & America, Städelsches Kunstinstitut und Städtische Galerie, Frankfurt, 2011 - 2012, no. 77.

Bibliography

2011

  • Schutt, Jutta, ed. Beckmann & America. (Exh. cat. Stadelsches Kunstinstitut und Stadtische Galerie, Frankfurt; 2011-2012.) Ostfildern, 2011, cat. no.77

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: Beckmann / Boulder / 24.Juli 49; in later hand, lower left verso in graphite: NY 11237

Wikidata ID

Q64609162

You may be interested in

Loading Results