Frau mit Kopftuch in Türöffnung (Woman with Headscarf in a Door) [p. 21] 

Max Beckmann's "Frau mit Kopftuch in Türöffnung" (Woman with Headscarf in a Door) is a pencil sketch of a woman standing in a doorway. The simple, gestural lines emphasize the figure's form and create a sense of immediacy. This work exemplifies Beckmann's expressive style, characteristic of his early sketches and drawings. He often utilized this technique to capture fleeting moments and emotions. The woman's figure, rendered with minimal detail, evokes a sense of solitude and contemplation. This intimate portrait captures the essence of the subject, revealing the artist's talent for capturing the human figure in its most fundamental form.