Bildnis Berta Drews-George (Portrait of Berta Drews-George) [p. 9]

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The sketch shows a person's head and shoulders. The individual is in a three-quarter view, looking slightly to the left. They have distinct facial features with expressive eyes, a prominent nose, and defined lips. The person has short hair styled with bangs over the forehead. The clothing is not detailed, with some lines indicating fabric around the shoulders. A hand holding a cigarette is visible at the lower left. The background is plain, in a light tan paper highlighting the pencil sketch.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.61.4

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zeiller/Presler 2010, no. 5r

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 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."

Beckmann Sketchbook 48

Max Beckmann

1935

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

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: 853, no. 5r

Wikidata ID

Q64612737

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