männliche Bildnisstudie (Male Profile) [p. 40] 1944 - 1949

Max Beckmann's "männliche Bildnisstudie (Male Profile)" is a pencil drawing executed in the style of Expressionism, a movement that emerged in Germany at the beginning of the 20th century. The artwork depicts a profile of a man, likely a self-portrait, executed in loose strokes that capture the sitter's features and emotions. The dynamic lines and gestural quality of Beckmann's drawing reveals his distinctive and expressive style.