Begonnener Skizze eines Giebels (Beginning Sketch of Gables) [p. 5]

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

This is a drawing of a minimally sketched abstract form on a blank page. The image features an open sketchbook or drawing pad with a subtle, abstract pencil scribble on the otherwise empty sheet. The pencil mark consists of a small zigzag line roughly in the center left of the page. The paper is slightly aged, with a mild yellowish tint surrounding the sketch. The edges of the paper show signs of wear, and the binding at the top hints at it being part of a larger collection of sketches or notes.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    page size: 14 x 20.4 cm (5 1/2 x 8 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.32.2

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zeiller/Presler 2010, no. 3r

Associated Artworks

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This is a drawing of a horse and rider with a distant building. The sketch features a rider on a horse, rendered in fine, light pencil strokes. The rider appears to be holding a curved instrument. The horse's head is more detailed compared to the rider, with shading providing depth. In the background, there is a sketched outline of a building to the left. The page is uncolored except for the pencil work, suggesting it may be part of a broader sketchbook or study.

Mittelalterlich gekleideter Mann, Trompete blasend mit Pferd (Medieval Trumpeter by His Horse) [p. 1]

Max Beckmann

1884

This is a photograph of a textured surface. The image depicts a close-up view of a surface covered in a coarse fabric, potentially burlap or a similar material. The fabric is light beige and stretched taut. The weave texture is visible, with variations in color and some small areas of darker stains or marks across the surface. The edges of the object suggest it may be a canvas or a book cover.

Beckmann Sketchbook 12

Max Beckmann

1915

This is a photograph of an open, blank notebook. The notebook has slightly aged with some discoloration on its pages. The spine of the notebook is visible on the left side, showing some wear and tear. The notebook is laid on a flat surface and the lighting gives it a soft and neutral tone. There are some small dots and faint lines on the page.

Begonnener Pferdekopf (Beginning Sketch of Horse Head) [p. 7]

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: 349, no. 3r

Wikidata ID

Q64609888

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