Male Portrait Study and Notes (Männerakte in Rückenansicht in einem Bad) [p. 18]

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image depicts a series of loosely sketched shapes and lines forming an abstract composition. In the center, there is a horizontal line resembling the outline of a reclining figure. The background shows abstract forms resembling standing figures with gentle, flowing curves and intersecting lines suggesting movement or fabric. The sketch's simplistic style and minimal detailing allow for interpretation of human forms without explicit details.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite with black ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.30.6

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zeiller/Presler 2010, no. 9v

  • Series Title

    Beckmann Sketchbook

Associated Artworks

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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

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.

Beckmann Sketchbook 10

Max Beckmann

1915

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

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: 337, no. 9v

Wikidata ID

Q64609678

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