Kircheninterieur (Church Interior) [p. 15]

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image displays overlapping curvilinear and straight lines, along with scattered geometric shapes. The composition hints at familiar objects such as boat outlines or an aerial landscape view, with lines potentially symbolizing waves or fields. The sketchy, freehand style contributes to the abstract quality of the drawing, allowing for different interpretations of its elements.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on perforated cream paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    overall: 12.5 x 19 cm (4 15/16 x 7 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.40.7

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zeiller/Presler 2010, no. 9r

Associated Artworks

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This image features a pencil sketch showing a scene with a building, tall leafless trees, and small boats. The sketch is done with loose and varied pencil strokes, creating different textures and shades of grey. The composition includes a building in the background, tall trees in the middle, and boats closer to the viewer. The use of gestural lines adds a sense of motion to the boats on the water. More trees are sketched in the background, providing depth to the scene, while the building stands out as a focal point.

Parklandschaft am Ufer mit Booten (Riverboat Dock in a Park) [p. 1]

Max Beckmann

1884

This is a photograph of a closed brown paperboard album or notebook. The cover is plain, with two dark brown rivets on the left edge securing the contents within. The paperboard has a uniform, light brown color with subtle grain texture visible across the surface. The left margin is slightly darker. The texture of the cover suggests a sturdy and utilitarian design meant for practical usage.

Beckmann Sketchbook 39

Max Beckmann

1924

The image shows a sketch of a person from the waist up, leaning to one side in a reclining position. The person has minimal facial features and large, angular glasses. They wear a wide-brimmed hat and dark clothing with lighter fabric visible at the neckline. In front of the person is a loosely sketched shape, and in the background, there are faint lines suggesting furniture or another object.

Liegende Frau mit Hut (Elegant Lady in a Hat) [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: 725, no. 9r

Wikidata ID

Q64610814

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