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Studies of Heads and Figures

possibly 1944

Max Beckmann

Associated Names

Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image depicts fluid, abstract lines and shapes on a divided page. On the left side, there is a sketch with a hint of a human figure wearing a tall, pointed hat. To the right are two smaller rectangles with abstract sketches that might resemble human faces, partially obscured by additional scribbles. Elements like heads and shoulders can be vaguely recognized amidst the chaos of lines, evoking a human presence filtered through an abstract style. The composition gives the impression of quick, expressive creativity.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and black ink on paperboard (back of printed announcement for "Scheherezade: Cabaret, Variete")
Credit Line

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

overall: 11.8 x 14.5 cm (4 5/8 x 5 11/16 in.)
Accession Number

1985.18.37

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Illegible inscriptions beneath individual sketches; possible date of execution, lower center: [Vilem?] 44 /A

Wikidata ID

Q64613857

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