Beckmann Sketchbook 48

1935

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image shows a weathered document with a label. The document is old and shows signs of wear, including faded colors, water stains, ink markings, and aging. In the center of the cover is a rectangular label with a beige background and a decorative border. Handwritten text is visible on the label, alongside some faded and partially legible printed text with names and numbers, and the name "Adolf Gündel" and an address "Bergerstr. 193."
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    sketchbook with 4 sketches in graphite and 28 blank pages, bound with two staples

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    book: 22 x 16.5 x 2 cm (8 11/16 x 6 1/2 x 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.61.1-4

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zeiller/Presler 2010, 850-853

Associated Artworks

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The image shows a pencil sketch of a violin on a light brown paper background. The violin is drawn vertically in the center, with the neck and scroll being the most prominent parts visible. The color palette consists of neutral tones, mainly different shades of brown and grey. The background has brown spots scattered across it.

Detailstudie eines Violoncello (Study of a Violin) [p. 1]

Max Beckmann

1884

The image shows delicate pencil lines forming curved and straight shapes against a plain background, creating an abstract composition. The lines suggest the contours of a stringed instrument, resembling a cello or double bass with f-holes and strings. The curves intertwine with straight lines, resembling the body and neck of the instrument, while markings and shading add texture to the drawing.

Detailstudie eines Violoncello (Study of a Violin) [p. 3]

Max Beckmann

1884

The image shows a head-and-shoulders sketch of a person in a three-quarter view facing left. The person has a mustache, detailed eyes, and a gentle expression. The hair is loosely flowing and slightly curly, combed back. They appear to be wearing a coat with a high collar, and there are no visible accessories. The background is plain, emphasizing the figure. The artwork is done in pencil on textured paper.

Bildnis Heinrich George (Portrait of Heinrich George) [p. 7]

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: 850-853.

Inscriptions

in later hand, center in graphite on cover label: Portrait H. George [?] / Heft 21; printed in black ink on cover label: Adolf Gündel 12 Bergerst. 193

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