Fridel Battenberg (mit der linken Hand gezeichnet) c. 1917

"Fridel Battenberg (mit der linken Hand gezeichnet)" (Fridel Battenberg (drawn with the left hand)), is a graphite drawing on paper by Max Beckmann, created around 1917 and currently housed in the Städel Museum. The work features a close-up portrait of Fridel Battenberg, a prominent figure in the German artistic and intellectual circles during the early 20th century. This drawing is an excellent example of Beckmann's expressive style, characterized by bold lines and simplified forms, as seen in the angular features of the face and the minimal details of the background. The inscription at the bottom indicates that this sketch was created using the artist's left hand, adding a unique dimension to this work.