Balancierende Artiste (Tightrope Walker) [p. 1]

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann
Artist, German, 1884 - 1950
The image is a pencil sketch showing three individuals. All figures are drawn with minimal details, capturing just the outlines of their forms. The central person is depicted sitting or reclining with legs extended, their head turned to the side in profile. Their hair is shown with short strokes, suggesting a short hairstyle. The second individual is sketched on the lower left, with a full head in profile viewed from above, and similar short hair. The third figure is drawn on the right, seated with bent legs, and their head viewed slightly from behind. Minimal facial features are provided. The individuals appear to be wearing simple garments, possibly suits, shown with sparse lines indicating collars or sleeves. There are no visible jewelry or held objects. The background is plain, with the focus solely on the abstract depiction of the figures.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    page size: 20.5 x 19 cm (8 1/16 x 7 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.60.1

  • Series Title

    Beckmann Sketchbook

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64612684

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