Nilpferdkopf im Profil (Hippo Head in Profile) [p. 17]

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The sketch is drawn with pencil and depicts a close-up of a partially abstract human face. The face has two overlapping perspectives, showing the profile and front view. The features include a large, curved nose, highlighted eyes, and an open mouth. Prominent facial lines are captured, but there are no detailed features like hair. The background is a plain, beige page from a sketchbook, with visible binding on the right side.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on cream laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    page size: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.64.65.15

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zeiller/Presler 2010, no. 9r

Associated Artworks

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The image displays swirling curved lines forming an abstract shape. The lines give the impression of continuous motion. Above the drawing, there is handwritten script in purple ink adding texture to the composition.

Löwenstudie, Notizen (Lion, Notation) [p. 1]

Max Beckmann

1884

This is a photograph of a notebook cover. The image shows a brown cardboard cover with dark fabric or tape on the spine and corners. In the center, a rectangular piece of paper is taped with brown tape and has handwritten text in blue ink mentioning animals. The notebook has a simple appearance with textures and imperfections on the cardboard surface.

Beckmann Sketchbook 18

Max Beckmann

1917

This is a drawing of an animal figure. The sketch uses simple and minimalistic lines to depict an animal in a bent posture. The drawing is done using bold graphite with distinctive strokes highlighting the eyes and muzzle of the animal. The paper has a soft texture that enhances the hand-drawn aspect of the piece. The creature is presented in an abstract manner, capturing the essence of its form without excess detail.

Liegender Löwe (Lion Reclining) [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: 441, no. 9r

Wikidata ID

Q64613687

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