Beckmann Sketchbook 42

1933-1949

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

This is a photograph of a stained piece of paper with text and a design. The paper has splatters and stains in various colors including yellow, orange, blue, purple, and brown. In the upper left corner, there is text that reads "GEORESS" with an emblem design featuring the letter "R" and the number "5611" below. In the lower right corner, there is a faded stamp with the text "Hermann Wilke Gr. Buchbindere Frankfurt a. M."
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    sketchbook with 16 sketches in graphite and charcoal on colored paper. Sketchbook also contains 42 blank pages and 2 pages of notations.

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    page size: 15 x 22 x 0.8 cm (5 7/8 x 8 11/16 x 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.28.1-16

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zeiller/Presler 2010, 742-753

Associated Artworks

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The image shows a sketch of a person from the waist up. The person is sitting or reclining slightly, with their head tilted back. The facial features are simplified, with large eyes, a small nose, and a slight smile. Long hair flows past the shoulders. The person wears a collared shirt or dress with buttons. They hold a rectangular object in front of them. A necklace with beads or pearls is around their neck. The background features abstract lines and shapes, without a clear setting.

Frau mit Fackel und Kind (Woman with Torch and Child) [p. 1]

Max Beckmann

1884

The image shows a series of sweeping, curved lines and circular shapes creating an abstract composition. In the upper part, two circular forms with intersecting lines are present. Below, there are wavy lines and pointed shapes resembling landscape elements like mountains or waves. The artwork consists of bold and consistent strokes, adding to its abstract nature and visual appeal.

geflügelte Mischwesen, über Gebirge fliegend (Winged Creature Flying over Mountains) [p. 3]

Max Beckmann

1884

The image shows an abstract drawing with sketchy, curving lines and overlapping shapes, creating depth and layering. There are arch-like lines resembling cathedral arches or tree canopies. The composition offers a dynamic and abstract representation, possibly evoking a grand hall or natural arches in caves.

Einblick in ein Gewölbe (View into a Cellar) [p. 5]

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: 742-753.

Inscriptions

on several pages in graphite, showing dates; inside back cover lower right: 150

Markings

BS: OEORESS / R / 561 BS: Hermann Winter BS: Bockenhefmer str / Frankfurt

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