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Sketch for "Carnival"

1920

Max Beckmann

Associated Names

Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image shows intersecting lines and shapes forming an abstract composition. Curved and angular lines create a complex pattern resembling abstract human figures. Some shapes suggest familiar objects like elongated ellipses which could imply faces or figures in motion. The abstract nature allows for viewer interpretation of a group possibly engaged in interaction.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and black ink over black crayon on wove paper
Credit Line

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

overall: 25.9 x 16.9 cm (10 3/16 x 6 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

1985.18.50

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1978

Wiese 1978, 440.

Wikidata ID

Q64613902

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