Zirkusnummer mit zwei Seelöwen (Two Performing Sea Lions) [p. 25] 

"Zirkusnummer mit zwei Seelöwen (Two Performing Sea Lions)" is a pencil sketch by German Expressionist artist Max Beckmann. The drawing, which is part of a sketchbook, shows a pair of sea lions in mid-performance with one attempting a jump through a ring held by a trainer. The simple, gestural lines and lack of detail are characteristic of Beckmann's style, which often reflected the anxieties and pressures of his time. Although the sketch is relatively small, it captures the energy and movement of the circus act. Beckmann's work, influenced by social and political events in Germany, is known for its starkness, expressive lines, and exploration of psychological themes.