Männliche Bildnisstudie (Male Profile) [p. 43] 

This is a pencil sketch, a study of a male profile, created by German Expressionist painter Max Beckmann. The profile, in sharp, gestural lines, is captured in a dynamic pose. The emphasis on the elongated nose and the expressive lines of the face and clothing suggest a sense of movement and tension, characteristic of Beckmann's style. This particular sketch was likely made as a quick, preliminary study in preparation for a larger work. It offers insight into Beckmann's creative process and his masterful use of line to convey emotion and form.