Paris Scene

1906

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

This is a drawing of a person seated at a table in an indoor setting, gazing through a window at a street scene. The drawing shows loose pencil strokes that outline indoor and outdoor elements. Inside, there is a table with a pitcher and papers. Through the window, a street scene is visible with several figures. Light and shadow are used to create depth and atmosphere, emphasizing the interior scene while suggesting movement and activities outside.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on light brown wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Max Kahn, New York

  • Dimensions

    overall: 10.4 x 18.3 cm (4 1/8 x 7 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.26.4

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Max Kahn, New York; given by bequest to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper right in graphite: Paris 16 10 06

Wikidata ID

Q64613910

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