drei Personen im Café (Three Figures in a Café) [p. 25]

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image is a pencil sketch on paper showing two figures prominently and another smaller figure in the background. In the foreground, there is a partial view of two people interacting with each other. One person has their facial features loosely outlined, with expressive eyes and a nose indicated. They have a hat or a large rounded object atop their head. Their clothing is suggested by broad strokes around the shoulders. The second person is positioned close to the first, with similarly sketched facial features and hair that appears swept back or close to the head. The sketch style makes facial details minimal and stylized. The clothing consists of sweeping lines suggesting broad collars or layers. Another smaller figure is sketched in the left portion of the image, showing a profile view, with simplified facial features and bare outlines for clothing. The background is plain, with rough pencil lines providing no detailed setting or context.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 19.7 x 13 cm (7 3/4 x 5 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.34.15

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zeiller/Presler 2010, no. 21v

Associated Artworks

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This is a drawing of a page with notes and sketches. The image features a piece of paper filled with a combination of handwritten text and rough sketches. The text is written in pencil and appears to be a list with numbers. The writing style is inconsistent, with some words crossed out or overwritten. Above and below the written elements are sketches. Smudges, shading, and eraser marks are visible on the paper. The color is mostly monochromatic with hints of yellow.

Profil und Liste (Profile with Notations) [p. 1]

Max Beckmann

1884

The image shows a flat rectangular shape with smooth, even edges. The abstract presentation features a plain blue surface.

Beckmann Sketchbook 16

Max Beckmann

1916

The image shows a sketch of a person on a sheet of paper. The figure is positioned upside-down and appears to be standing. The facial features are basic, with simple lines for the eyes, nose, and mouth. The hair is sketched with rough lines. The person is wearing a loose-fitting garment. There are no visible accessories or objects in the sketch, and the background is a plain, empty page.

balancierender Artist (Balancing Act of an Acrobat) [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: 401, no. 21v

Wikidata ID

Q64610124

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