Beckmann Sketchbook 10

1915

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

This is a photograph of a closed notebook or journal. The cover is deep reddish-brown fabric with a worn appearance. A black mark is visible near the bottom right corner. The framing is close, focusing on the front surface with visible edges indicating its thickness. The notebook appears to have a clasp or button on the right edge.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    sketchbook with 6 sketches; 4 in graphite and 2 in pen and black ink. Book additionally contains 12 blank pages.

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    page size: 14 x 23.3 cm (5 1/2 x 9 3/16 in.)
    book: 14 x 23.5 x 9 cm (5 1/2 x 9 1/4 x 3 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.30.1-6

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zeiller/Presler 2010, 332-339

Associated Artworks

See all 6 artworks
The image displays loose pencil lines and shapes on a plain background. In the center, there are intersecting curved and straight lines with shaded areas. On the left, lines converge to create a shape resembling a musical instrument in an abstract manner. The sketch offers a fragmented and free-form artistic expression.

Study of Artillery Cannon (Begonnene Studie einer Artilleriekanone) [p. 1]

Max Beckmann

1884

The image shows a side view of a church steeple on the left side. The horizon line is near the top of the steeple. The drawing uses simple lines to depict the architecture, with the spire as the focal point. The color palette is minimal, with black lines on a neutral background. The lower left corner shows details of rooftops and potentially vegetation, while the space to the right is less filled, directing focus back to the steeple.

Church Tower of St. Médard in Verwik (Turm der Kirche St. Médard in Verwik) [p. 2]

Max Beckmann

1884

The image depicts a sketch of a person's partial body portrait, focusing on the head and one hand. The person appears to be lying down, with their head tilted to the side and their hand raised above their head. The facial features are loosely drawn, showing closed eyes and a straight nose, while the hairline is indicated with light strokes. The sketch lacks clothing details and minimalistic lines suggest a setting around the person. The background is plain to emphasize the simplicity and centrality of the person's features.

Self-Portrait (Selbstbildnis) [p. 3]

Max Beckmann

1884

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mrs. Max Beckmann, Peoria; gift to NGA, 1984.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2010

  • Zeiller, Christiane, Gerd Presler.Max Beckmann : die Skizzenbücher = the sketchbooks. II. Ostifildern, 2010: 332-339.

Inscriptions

inside front cover in graphite [undecipherable].

Markings

Manufacturer label inside front cover: Searies A 52 / Cartridge Sketch Book / Best Qaulity paper / with Canvas Cover / containing 42 leaves... / Manufactured by / Geo. Rowney & Co., ' Artist's Colourmen and Pencil, London, W. England, Diana Trademark

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