Männliche Bildnisstudie (Male Portrait with Beard) [p. 54]

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image is a pencil sketch on a piece of blank paper showing an upside-down view of a person's head and a hand. Only the head and upper shoulder part of the person are depicted. The person's position is slightly tilted, and the facial features are drawn in a simplified manner with prominent eyebrows, partially closed eyes, and facial hair including a beard and mustache. The hair is depicted as somewhat unkempt or shaggy. The person's attire is not clearly detailed, and the drawing focuses on the face and hair elements. The hand's outline is sketched near the top of the head, and there are no visible items or jewelry depicted. The background is plain, enhancing the focus on the pencil drawing itself.
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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

    1984.64.49.32

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zeiller/Presler 2010, no. 27v

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: 251, no. 27v

Wikidata ID

Q64611676

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