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Sketch for "The Dream"

1920

Max Beckmann

Associated Names

Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image displays angular lines and wavy shapes, forming an abstract composition. The lines create forms resembling figures with pointed heads, circular and curved lines suggesting facial features, arms, and a staff or crook. Linear patterns run diagonally, contributing to an abstract narrative of figures in a gathering or interaction within a defined space.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and black ink
Credit Line

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

overall: 27.7 x 21.3 cm (10 7/8 x 8 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

1985.18.51

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1978

Wiese 1978, 444.

Inscriptions

Inscribed by Mathilde Q. Beckmann, across bottom in graphite: To Fred from Quappi "happy birthday"! / May 1[8], 1954 / New York.

Wikidata ID

Q64613904

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