Die Augenstation (Original Title) 1915

"Die Augenstation" is a 1915 drawing by German Expressionist artist Max Beckmann. The work depicts a group of figures in a starkly simplified style, characteristic of Beckmann's mature work. The drawing is characterized by its dramatic lines, heavy shading and sense of unease. It is believed to be an early exploration of themes that would come to define Beckmann's later works - the anxieties of modern life and the isolation of the individual. "Die Augenstation" is currently on display at the Städel Museum in Frankfurt.