Vier Figuren (Four Figures) [p. 8]

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image shows an arrangement of loose, curving lines and overlapping scribbles, creating an abstract composition. The shapes give the impression of outlines or silhouettes, evoking figures in different poses or actions. The lines have a freeform, gestural quality reminiscent of spontaneous sketches. They suggest elongated limbs and oval forms, resembling a quick study of people in motion.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    page size: 20.5 x 16.3 cm (8 1/16 x 6 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.37.5

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zeiller/Presler 2010, no. 4v

Associated Artworks

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The image shows thin, sketched lines intersecting and curving across the page. A diagonal line cuts across the center. On the left side, there are swirling and curved lines forming an abstract shape. On the right, a smaller cluster of lines could suggest a seated figure or objects.

Seiltänzer (Tightrope Walker) [p. 2]

Max Beckmann

1884

This is a photograph of a vintage notebook or folder cover. The image shows a dark cover with a rectangular label featuring a red decorative border. The paper appears slightly aged. The cover corners are slightly worn.

Beckmann Sketchbook 23

Max Beckmann

1915

The image shows a simplified bird-like figure with an elongated head and abstract features. It is drawn using pencil on paper in a minimalistic and spontaneous style. The creature has a prominent beak and exaggerated round eyes. The lines are loose and free-flowing, giving the sketch an unfinished look, capturing the essence of a quick study.

Kamel (Camel) [p. 3]

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: 4v, no. 554

Wikidata ID

Q64610493

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