Weeping Woman (Weinende Frau)

1914

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image shows a sketch of the upper torsos and heads of two women. The main subject in the foreground is facing forward with her face turned slightly to the left. Her facial features are defined with deep-set eyes, a pronounced nose, and a serious expression. She wears a large hat, shaded with cross-hatching, that sits diagonally on her head, concealing much of her hair. Her hand is visible, raised to her lower face or chin. Behind her, slightly to the right, is another woman, whose face is partially visible. Her expression is more neutral, and she also wears a hat. There are no detailed clothing items visible aside from hints of fabric around the necks. The background is blank with no distinct objects.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint in black

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    plate: 25 x 20 cm (9 13/16 x 7 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 50.5 x 32 cm (19 7/8 x 12 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.9

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hofmaier 1990, no. 72, State iii/iii (Bb)


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

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.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: we[e]ping woman; lower right in graphite: fur Quappi Beckmann 14

Wikidata ID

Q74065884

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