Beckmann Sketchbook 41

1932-1937

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

This is a photograph of the cover of a sketchpad. The image shows a brown cover of a sketchpad labeled "SKIZZEN-BLOCK" with accompanying text "16 BLATT WEISSES ZEICHENPAPIER NR. 915." There is a circular logo at the top left. The edges of the cover show signs of wear and age, with slight dents and discoloration. The design suggests a utilitarian product, likely meant for artists or designers.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    sketchbook with artist's notations and 1 sketch in graphite inserted on separate sheet

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    book: 11.4 x 18.5 cm, 0.5 cm (4 1/2 x 7 5/16 in., 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.44

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zeiller/Presler 2010, 738-741

Associated Artworks

This is a drawing of abstract and written elements on a piece of paper. The drawing features pencil sketches and cursive handwriting on aged paper. The top left corner has several lines of cursive writing, while below there are numbers and more cursive writing. On the lower section, there is an abstract sketch depicting a figure standing near what appears to be draped curtains.

Skizze und Notizen (Sketch with Notations) [between pages 8-9]

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: 738-741.

Inscriptions

across center printed on cover: SKIZZEN-BLOCK / 16 BLATT WEISSES ZEICHENPAPIER / NR.915

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