Mädchen mit geschlossenen Augen (Girl with Downcast Eyes) [p. 13]

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image is a sketch of a person's head and shoulders. The person is facing forward with closed eyes and a slightly downward tilted head. The facial features are simple yet expressive - closed eyes, a defined nose, and calm or neutral lips. The hair is short with straight bangs. The sketch includes minimal details on shoulders and upper arms. The background is a plain, light-colored page.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    page size: 36 x 27.5 cm (14 3/16 x 10 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.22.4

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zeiller/Presler 2010, no. 20r

Associated Artworks

See all 5 artworks
The sketch shows an upper-body portrait of a person in a sitting position. The person's facial features are simply drawn, with large eyes, a small nose, and a small mouth. The hair is depicted in a straight, bob-cut style with bangs. The individual appears to be wearing a garment suggested by a few lines, possibly indicating a collar. They are holding an object or another face, with features depicted in circular lines. The background is plain with no additional details or patterns. The drawing is done in pencil on an off-white sheet of paper.

Mädchen mit Puppe (Girl with a Doll) [p. 7]

Max Beckmann

1884

The image displays irregular shapes and lines on a brown background. Some shapes resemble rain droplets, while others look like burn marks or ink blots. The pattern could be compared to an old map or an aged parchment. There are subtle color variations and faint outlines adding to the textured feel of the image.

Beckmann Sketchbook 44

Max Beckmann

1934

The image displays a sketch of a person from the shoulders up. The person is centered within the frame, with facial features including almond-shaped eyes, a small nose, and a straight mouth. The individual's hair is styled in a bob cut with short bangs, shown with loose pencil strokes. The sketch suggests the person is wearing a collared shirt. The background is plain paper texture.

Mädchenbildnis (Portrait of a Girl) [p. 9]

Max Beckmann

1884

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Bibliography

2010

  • Zeiller, Christiane, Gerd Presler.Max Beckmann : die Skizzenbücher = the sketchbooks. II. Ostifildern, 2010: 803, no. 20r

Wikidata ID

Q64609223

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