Small Self-Portrait 1913

Max Beckmann’s 1913 etching, "Small Self-Portrait," depicts the artist with a stern expression and intense gaze. The portrait is executed in a loose, gestural style, with thick lines of hatching and cross-hatching used to build up form and texture. The artist's hair and collar are rendered in a series of rapid, almost frenzied strokes, adding to the overall sense of urgency and unease in the artwork. The work is a powerful and intimate self-portrait that reveals Beckmann's inner turmoil and his artistic sensibility.