zwei Figuren (Two Figures) [p. 50] 

"Zwei Figuren" (Two Figures) is a pencil sketch by German Expressionist artist Max Beckmann. The drawing depicts two figures, one standing tall and the other seemingly seated, with gestural lines that suggest movement and emotion. Executed with gestural strokes and a simplified style, the sketch exemplifies Beckmann's early artistic exploration of form and composition, characteristic of his Expressionist leanings. While the exact date of this work remains unknown, the small size and the artist's use of a notebook page suggest it was likely a personal study or exploration of ideas.