Lageplan (Sketch of a Map) [p. 69] 1914 - 1915

This sketch, titled "Lageplan (Sketch of a Map)" [p. 69], is a work by German Expressionist painter Max Beckmann, created between 1914 and 1915. This drawing is a page from a sketchbook that demonstrates Beckmann's experimental approach to visual form. The sketch shows a gestural and abstract composition, with the drawing's subject suggested through an intriguing interplay of lines, curves, and a single circular form, likely representing a map. Beckmann's use of quick, expressive lines gives the drawing a sense of dynamism and energy, reflecting his artistic style, characterized by strong emotions and psychological intensity.