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Study for "Birth"

1937

Max Beckmann

Associated Names

Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

This is a drawing of abstract figures and shapes on a tan, textured paper. It consists of a rectangular scribble of abstract shapes and lines. Above, the title "Die Tragödie von Draythorpe" and the name "Leo Grex" are printed in a formal black font. The overall composition implies a rough, preliminary sketch.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on light brown wove paper
Credit Line

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

overall: 12 x 18.9 cm (4 3/4 x 7 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

1985.18.9

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

vertical along right edge printed in black: Leo Grex / Die Tragodie von Dranthorpe; lower right corner, stamped: f1.20

Wikidata ID

Q64613771

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