Mann mit Spitzbart (Man with a Pointed Beard) [p. 66] 

This pencil drawing, "Mann mit Spitzbart" (Man with a Pointed Beard) by Max Beckmann, is a study in form and expression. The piece features a single figure, a man with a pointed beard, his head turned slightly to the side, whose face is rendered in a stylized and somewhat distorted manner. The quick, gestural lines and expressive contours characteristic of Beckmann's work are evident in this sketch, revealing his masterful ability to capture the essence of a subject through subtle lines. The composition, with the man's head dominating the page, creates a sense of intimacy and draws the viewer's attention to the subject's expression.