Stehende Frau in Rückenansicht (Standing Woman Seen from Behind) [p. 67] 1927

Max Beckmann's "Stehende Frau in Rückenansicht (Standing Woman Seen from Behind)" is a quick pencil sketch from 1927. The artwork, part of a sketchbook, depicts a woman viewed from the back, with her body contorted and seemingly floating. The gestural lines and unfinished details of the sketch reveal Beckmann's focus on capturing the essence of the human form and the immediacy of the moment. This artwork is characteristic of Beckmann's style, which often incorporates distorted figures and dramatic compositions to express his personal vision.