Begonnene Stra enszene mit zerstörtem (Sketch of Street Scene) [p. 1]

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image portrays a street scene from a slightly elevated perspective, showing a sketch of a building with a rooftop edge and vertical lines indicating a wall. A car with two individuals inside is depicted at the corner of the building. Below and to the right, a lighter figure of a person appears to be in a crouched position. The drawing is done in pen and ink on cream or off-white paper, emphasizing black ink. The lines are simple and minimal, giving the image a sketch-like and unfinished look.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite with pen and black in

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21.8 x 29.6 cm (8 9/16 x 11 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.24.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zeiller/Presler 2010, no. 1r

Associated Artworks

The image shows a large, rectangular blue expanse filled with abstract shapes that resemble birds and floral patterns. These shapes create an intricate design overlaid on the blue background, evoking the appearance of a decorative wallpaper or a patterned cloth. The silhouette of birds in flight and the symmetrical floral motifs make the surface appear dynamic and alive.

Beckmann Sketchbook 11

Max Beckmann

1915

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: 342, no.1r.

Wikidata ID

Q64609226

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