Three Heads

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image features a rough sketch of three faces with a focus on their facial features. The sketch shows only the heads and parts of the necks, without full bodies. The faces are close to each other, with two facing slightly in opposite directions and one more centered. The facial features are lightly detailed with simple lines for eyes, noses, and mouths, while hair is depicted with dark, rough strokes for texture. There are no detailed clothing or accessories, and the surroundings are plain with no identifiable backgrounds. The background is a blank, light-colored surface to emphasize the facial expressions.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Max Kahn, New York

  • Dimensions

    overall: 16.6 x 10.2 cm (6 9/16 x 4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1993.70.2


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mrs. Max Beckmann; gift to Max Kahn, New York; gift to NGA, 1993.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

inscribed on the verso by Quappi Beckmann (the artist's wife): 168 / an early sketch by my husband Max Beckmann / Mathilde Q. Beckmann

Wikidata ID

Q64613908

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