Zuschauer (Audience) [p. 7]

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The sketch shows partial upper body views of several individuals. Most of the figures are in profile or three-quarter view, suggesting they are seated and facing towards something in front of them. The facial features are rendered in minimal detail. Among them, one person is drawn wearing a large hat. The figures appear to be dressed in simple, geometrically indicated garments, with one individual holding an object. The lines above the figures suggest a setting that could be an auditorium or a similar public space, with minimal background details. There is an impression of an audience-like setting, suggested by the way the figures are clustered together.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    page size: 20.8 x 16.5 cm (8 3/16 x 6 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.57.4

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zeiller/Presler 2010, no. 4r

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

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.

Beckmann Sketchbook 37

Max Beckmann

1924

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

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: 702, no. 4r

Wikidata ID

Q64612272

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