Beckmann Sketchbook 37

1924-1928

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

This is a photograph of the cover of a sketchbook. The image features a worn cover with a rectangular label at its center. The label has handwritten notes in blue ink that read, "18 drawings, 22 empty pages, Sketchbook No. 2 A.B.5." The cover shows various marks and stains. The background is a muted brown, with splashes of color and spots evident around the paper's edges.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    sketchbook with 18 sketches in graphite

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    book: 20.8 x 16.5 cm, 0.3 cm (8 3/16 x 6 1/2 in., 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.57.1-18

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zeiller/Presler 2010, 698-709

Associated Artworks

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The image shows a series of sketched lines and shapes forming an abstract representation of a human-like figure. The lines suggest a figure with elongated limbs and a head, standing with arms outstretched and possibly touching a surface to the right. The abstract form resembles a figure reaching out or stretching across the page, with pointed elements at the top. The style is freeform, emphasizing the essence of an abstract sketch.

Zirkusartist (Male Performer) [p. 1]

Max Beckmann

1884

The sketch shows a human figure in motion, captured from head to toe. The figure is in a dynamic pose, with one leg raised and the opposite arm extended upward. The facial features are simple, with light lines indicating the eyes and short hair. The clothing closely conforms to the body, but no specific details are visible. There is no jewelry or objects in the sketch, and the background is plain beige or light tan paper.

Tänzerin (Female Dancer) [p. 3]

Max Beckmann

1884

The image shows a sketch of two individuals, both depicted from head to knee. The person on the left is standing with their arm bent at the elbow and hand on their hip, wearing a pointed hat or hood. The facial features are abstract with short hair showing. The person on the right is standing with one arm raised and the other following the contour of their head. The facial features are abstract, with suggestions of a mouth, eyes, and hair. Both individuals are wearing loose-fitting garments and long boots. The sketch is made with thin, uneven lines, and the background is plain paper.

zwei posierende Figuren (Two Posing Figures) [p. 5]

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: 698-709.

Inscriptions

in later hand, center in blue ink on cover: 18 drawings / 22 empty pages / Sketchbook No. Q.B.5.

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