Drei zu Tisch sitzende Figuren (Three Figures at a Table) [p. 77] 1927

Max Beckmann's "Drei zu Tisch sitzende Figuren (Three Figures at a Table)" is a pencil drawing from 1927. The artwork is a quick sketch of three figures at a table, the composition is tight and the figures are elongated and distorted. Beckmann was a German Expressionist artist whose work often explored themes of isolation, alienation, and the human condition. His use of line and form create a sense of urgency and drama, highlighting the raw emotion of the scene. The sketch is a testament to his artistic process, capturing fleeting moments of observation.