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Nude Figures

probably 1930s

Max Beckmann

Associated Names

Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

This is a drawing of an abstract scene involving two figures. The drawing is rendered with bold, expressive blue lines on a textured, beige background. The composition suggests two abstract figures interacting with one another. One figure has a circular form that could be interpreted as a head. The lines create a sense of movement or dynamic energy. The space between the figures suggests interaction or connection.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and blue ink on back of telegram form with text printed in German, bearing date line "DEN.... 193...."
Credit Line

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

overall (approximate): 13.2 x 8 cm (5 3/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1985.18.42

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom stamped (upside down): 20 ... 3 13 35; on verso typed on attached label/piece of paper: 15 FRANKFURTMAIN F 8117 11 20 1348

Wikidata ID

Q64613876

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