Begonnenes Skizze (Sketch of Face) [p. 9]

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image displays a series of gentle, curved lines forming an abstract pattern on the page. The lines seem to create a soft silhouette that could be interpreted as resembling a human profile or a cloud-like shape. The drawing's simplicity allows viewers to see the abstract shapes as potentially resembling recognizable objects such as a face or a hill.
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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

    1984.64.37.6

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zeiller/Presler 2010, no. 5r

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: 554, no. 5r

Wikidata ID

Q64610497

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