Zuschauer (Male Spectators) [p. 51] 

"Zuschauer (Male Spectators)" is a pencil sketch by German artist Max Beckmann, known for his expressive style and depictions of the human condition. The sketch, executed on a small sheet of paper, portrays three men in profile, their faces rendered with stark simplicity. The viewer is drawn to the men's intense gazes and the subtle variations in their expressions, which speak to the artist's keen observation of human psychology. The sketch is likely a preparatory study for a larger work, and its gestural quality suggests a sense of immediacy and spontaneity. Beckmann's works often explore themes of isolation, alienation, and the anxieties of modern life, and "Zuschauer" appears to be a reflection of these recurring concerns.