Mädchen mit Puppe (Girl with a Doll) [p. 7]

maxbeckmann

drawing

toned paper

facial expression drawing

light pencil work

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

coffee painting

portrait drawing

watercolour illustration

portrait art

Max Beckmann's "Mädchen mit Puppe" (Girl with a Doll) is a pencil sketch on paper that depicts a young woman holding a doll. The simple, yet expressive lines capture the essence of the subject, creating a sense of intimacy and emotion. Beckmann, known for his bold and expressive style, utilized this sketch as a visual diary, often drawing portraits of his family, friends, and acquaintances.