Paar, Mann mit Zither (Couple, Man Plays a Zithar) Conversing [p. 9]

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image depicts the upper body of a seated person. The person is leaning slightly forward with their right arm resting on a surface. They have short hair and facial features including eyes, a nose, and lips. They are wearing a jacket over a shirt with a tie, and their hands are visible, one holding a pen and the other resting on what appears to be a paper. The background is abstract with rough strokes, suggesting draped fabric or abstract shapes. There are no discernible jewelry or specific objects other than the pen-like object the person is holding.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    page size: 21 x 16.3 cm (8 1/4 x 6 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.53.5

Associated Artworks

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The image shows a sketch of three people's upper bodies. The person on the right is seated in profile, facing left, wearing a rounded hat. They have a distinguishable nose and chin. The person in the center has the back of their head visible with loose strokes indicating hair. The person on the far left is partially visible, with a slightly turned face and minimal details. The individuals' clothing is suggested with simple lines. The background is plain with no distinct details or objects. There is upside-down cursive text at the bottom of the sketch but it is not part of the scene depicted.

Zwei Damen und ein Herr zu Tisch (Two Women and a Gentleman at a Table) [p. 1]

Max Beckmann

1884

This is a photograph of a purple sketchbook cover. The cover displays a worn purple hue. At the center of the cover is a label with handwritten text in blue ink. The text indicates the contents of the sketchbook: "16 drawings, 12 empty pages, Sketchbook No. 28." There are also printed text details towards the bottom of the label that reads "Friedr. Spies, (Inh. Otto Schnauffer), Baden-Baden, Langestr. 8 – Schulbücher.” The cover shows signs of age and wear, with slight creases at the corners and along the spine.

Beckmann Sketchbook 31

Max Beckmann

1923

The image depicts two people sitting at a table. The person on the left is facing right, with short hair. The person on the right is facing forward, wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Both are in formal attire, with the person on the right having medium-length hair. The table in front of them holds round objects. In the background, other figures are faintly visible. The sketch is done in pencil on paper.

Paar am Caféhaustisch (Couple at a Table) [p. 3]

Max Beckmann

1884

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mrs. Max Beckmann, Peoria; gift to NGA, 1984.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64612018

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