zwei Figuren in einer Loge (Two People in Box Seats) [p. 47]

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image is a rough sketch drawn on beige paper. It depicts the upper bodies and heads of two individuals positioned closely next to each other. The person on the right appears to be leaning over slightly, with a head shape featuring a protruding nose and a faint smile. The facial features are minimally defined with basic lines and strokes. The hair of this person is not detailed, appearing as a bald head or very close-cropped hair. The second individual, closer to the center, has a round face with eyeglasses suggested by two circles over the eyes and only a few lines indicating facial features. Their hair is depicted with simple strokes, potentially suggesting short or close-lying hair. Both figures are outlined with lines indicating clothing, but no specific details are discernible. Surrounding the individuals are sketched lines that give a sense of a background without clear definition or characteristics. There are no jewelry pieces or objects being held that are defined. The background remains mostly blank, with the paper's texture and color visible throughout.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 19 x 12.5 cm (7 1/2 x 4 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.33.28

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zeiller/Presler 2010, no. 30r

Associated Artworks

See all 29 artworks
The sketch features the profile view of a person's head and upper neck. The head is turned to the side, facing left, with a bald head and a simple depiction of the ear. The sketch outlines the head and neck structure with minimal facial details. The person seems to be wearing a collared garment. The background is a plain page with faint red lines along the edges.

älterer Mann in Rückenansicht (Elderly Man Seen from Behind) [p. 3]

Max Beckmann

1884

This is a photograph of a black, textured book cover with visible signs of wear and tear. The cover has frayed edges, creases, rounded corners, and areas where the surface has worn away to reveal the underlying material. The fabric has a crosshatched pattern, indicating a cloth binding, and the edges are slightly frayed.

Beckmann Sketchbook 17

Max Beckmann

1916

The image is a pencil sketch showing three men in side profile from the shoulders up. The first man has a prominent nose, mustache, and short slicked-back hair. The second man has a prominent nose, wavy parted hair, thin lips, and high cheekbones. The third man is balding with a less pronounced nose and fuller cheeks. The men are drawn wearing suits and the third man appears to be holding an object in his left hand. The sketch is on plain paper with light brown shading.

Menschen [in einem Casino?] (People [in a Casino?]) [p. 5]

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: 428, no. 30r

Wikidata ID

Q64610046

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