Paar durch ein Fenster gesehen (Distrought Couple Seen through a Window) [p. 57]

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image is a pencil sketch drawing on a piece of paper showing two figures in separate rectangular sections. In the upper section, the top half of a person is visible in a side profile facing left. Their hand is raised to their face, possibly resting on their cheek, and they have short hair. They are wearing something that looks like a sleeveless top. In the lower section, another figure is sketched with their full upper body visible, facing forward. They have long hair and seem to be holding one hand up as if making a gesture. This figure is dressed in clothing with a pattern, possibly a striped shirt. The sketch is surrounded by a lightly drawn abstract background with some cross-hatching and shading, and the paper is of a light brown color.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    page size: 16.3 x 10 cm (6 7/16 x 3 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.36.19

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zeiller/Presler 2010, no. 28r

Associated Artworks

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The image features abstract lines and shapes drawn in pencil on a textured, aged paper. The sketch includes intersecting lines that form an angular shape resembling a house or a structure with a roof. Below, circular and curved lines can be seen, possibly suggesting a familiar object such as a ship's steering wheel or a mechanical gear. The overall composition is abstract in nature.

Kahn (Ship) [p. 3]

Max Beckmann

1884

This is a photograph of an old, worn notebook or journal. The cover of the notebook is a faded shade of blue with a darker blue spine. A string binding is visible running down the spine. There is a large, ornate label on the front made from an off-white paper. The top right corner of the notebook has another piece of paper that is tucked in and slightly frayed. There are visible stains and blemishes on the cover.

Beckmann Sketchbook 20

Max Beckmann

1917

The image shows a pencil sketch of various curved and straight lines forming an abstract composition. The lines create shapes that suggest objects like a seated figure with a large hat or helmet, holding a long object. There are also circular shapes that could represent wheels or intricate headgear, and rectangular shapes indicating layered clothing or stacked items. The drawing's abstract design allows for different interpretations based on individual perspective.

Kahn, Detail (Ship, Detail) [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: 481, no. 28r

Wikidata ID

Q64610378

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