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Soldier and Prostitute

1947

Max Beckmann

Associated Names

Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image shows various curved and zigzag lines forming an energetic composition. Two figures with exaggerated forms appear to be sitting on a couch with rounded armrests. One figure has dynamic, wavy features while the other appears more upright. A small table next to them holds a bottle in ice. Decorative lines resembling wallpaper or curtains are in the background, enhancing the domestic setting.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and black ink on wove paper
Credit Line

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

overall: 17 x 19 cm (6 11/16 x 7 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1985.18.11

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right: 15.4.47 B

Wikidata ID

Q64613776

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