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Study for Left Panel of "Departure"

1932/1935

Max Beckmann

Associated Names

Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image consists of overlapping lines and shapes contained within a rectangular outline, creating an abstract composition. Some forms and lines suggest human figures, with one resembling a person holding a long object. The drawing is on stationary from "Hotel Frankfurter Hof," with simplified figures and geometric forms hinting at limbs and faces. The composition conveys dynamic movement and interaction among the depicted shapes.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and blue ink over graphite on paper with printed lines and letterhead of "Hotel Frankfurter Hof"
Credit Line

Given in memory of Frederick Zimmermann by his wife, Dorothy Zimmermann
Dimensions

overall: 29.6 x 20.9 cm (11 5/8 x 8 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

1985.18.4

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64613748

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