John, Revelations (Chapter 1, Verses 12-20)

1941/1942

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

Thick, bold lines form swirling and jagged shapes in an abstract composition. The lines and colors suggest a scene where a face with prominent eyes and expressions is partially visible. The arrangement of lines and colors evokes human features, with a central figure facing another form. The color palette includes yellows, pinks, blues, and oranges interweaving in the shapes, enhancing luminosity and vibrancy.
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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1962

  • Gallwitz, Klaus. Max Beckmann. Die Druckgraphik, Radierungen, Lithographien, Holzschnitte. Karlsruhe: Badischer Kunstverein, 1962.

1990

  • Hofmaier, James. Max Beckmann, Catalogue raisonné of his Prints. 2 vols. Bern: Gallery Kornfeld, 1990.

Inscriptions

other hand, across bottom verso in graphite: handcolored Litho-proof-print from the Illustration-Lithos for the / ==Apokalypse=by Max Beckamnn, 1944.; on front cove of wrapper taped to print at time ofaccessioning: "Der Engel" / aus der Apokalypse / (First try out for the Illsutrations of / the Apokalypse (sic) by Max Beckmann / with love and good wishes for / Christmas 1954 / from Quappi.

Wikidata ID

Q74067181

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