Zwei Figuren (Two Figures [p. 51]

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image is a pencil sketch depicting two faces. The mother's face is shown in profile, with softly outlined features, a slightly pointed nose, and hair sketched with lines suggesting a head covering or hairstyle. The child's face, positioned beneath the mother, is also shown in profile, with soft and rounded features and simple details for the hair. Both figures are drawn with minimalistic details focusing on their connection, with no emphasis on clothing. The background is plain, with no additional context or setting.
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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

    1984.64.34.24

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zeiller/Presler 2010, no. 8v

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

  • 397, no. 8v

Wikidata ID

Q64610194

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