Zwei Figuren und ein Gesicht (Two Figures and a Face) [p. 47]

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image shows three figures. The first figure on the left is a side profile of a person's face with a prominent nose, closed mouth, and hair swept back. The second figure in the center is depicted from the torso up, leaning slightly back with arms behind their back, wearing a loose shirt with long sleeves. The third figure below the second is mainly a head with basic facial features and hair over the forehead. The background is a plain, empty sketchbook page.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 17 x 11.6 cm (6 11/16 x 4 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.48.11

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zeiller/Presler 2010, no. 51r

Associated Artworks

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The image depicts abstract lines and shapes forming two human figures standing. The lines resemble hats, elongated forms for bodies, heads made of curved lines, and other lines implying arms, torsos, and legs, with triangular shapes at the bottom like shoes.

Zwei stehende Figuren (Two Standing Figures) [p. 7]

Max Beckmann

1884

This is a photograph of a blue textured surface. The surface appears to be made of a fabric or paper material. Two metal fasteners are visible on the left side. The surface has subtle textures, with a visible grain and a few scattered darker marks or stains. There is a noticeable horizontal line of darker spots or discoloration near the top. The color is predominantly a faded blue. The edges of the fasteners add some contrast with their reddish-brown hue.

Beckmann Sketchbook 30

Max Beckmann

1923

The image shows a sketch of two faces with only the facial area depicted, in faint pencil lines. The first face is turned slightly to the right with eyes closed, a prominent nose, and neutral expression. Loose lines suggest hair falling across the forehead. The second face, less distinct, overlaps the first with minimal detail. The drawing is on plain paper with no other objects or decorations visible. No jewelry or clothing is shown in the sketch.

Männliche Bildnisstudie (Male Portrait Study) [p. 19]

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: 642, no. 51r

Wikidata ID

Q64611552

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