Männliche Bildnisskizze (Male Portrait Sketch) [p. 45]

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image is a sketch depicting partial outlines of a human figure. The sketch shows the head and upper shoulder region of a figure in a side profile, with the head turned slightly towards the viewer's right. Facial features are loosely outlined with faint pencil marks, and the figure seems to have a bald head or short hair, with minimal detailing. The sketch is done on a plain, brownish paper background, typical of an old sketchbook or notebook page. There are no clothes or accessories detailed in the drawing, and no distinguishable background elements are visible beyond the paper's texture.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    overall: 16.2 x 10 cm (6 3/8 x 3 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.49.28

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zeiller/Presler 2010, no. 23r

Associated Artworks

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The image displays irregular and sweeping lines on a beige background, creating an abstract composition. The curved and looping lines resemble the outline of flowing fabric or the gentle undulations of a winding river. Above the abstract shapes, numbers are written.

Begonnene Skizze, Notizen (Initial Sketch, Notation) [p. 1]

Max Beckmann

1884

This is a photograph of a worn paper cover. It is a rectangular piece of paper that appears to be the cover of a notebook or book. The cover is faded blue with a lighter scalloped-edged label area in the center that is blank. The edges of the cover are frayed, showing signs of age and wear, with some chipping and tearing. The binding on the left side is visible. There are a few small spots and marks scattered across the cover.

Beckmann Sketchbook 7

Max Beckmann

1914

The image features a series of irregular dark lines overlapping on the page, creating an abstract composition. The swirling and looping shapes formed by the lines resemble chaotic waves or tangled vegetation. The use of dark and light shading adds depth to the sketch.

Zwei Passanten (Two Walking Figures) [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: 250, no. 23r

Wikidata ID

Q64611658

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