weibliche Bildnisstudie mit Hut (Woman in a Hat) [p. 84]

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image shows a sketch of an upside-down profile of a person's head and partial upper body. The person is depicted in a side profile position, with the left side of the face visible. The face has a pointed nose, a closed or slightly open mouth, and a visible eye with a defined eyebrow. The hair appears to be short and sketched with simple lines, and the person seems to be wearing a headpiece or scarf that curves backward from the forehead, covering the back of the head. There is an item resembling a necklace or collar with a zigzag pattern around the neck. The background consists of a plain, untextured surface without additional features.
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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

    1984.64.36.30

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zeiller/Presler 2010, no. 41v

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: 485, no. 41v

Wikidata ID

Q64610451

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