Skizze, "Fest in der Wüste" (Sketch of "Festival in the Desert") [p. 27] 

This sketch by Max Beckmann, titled "Skizze, 'Fest in der Wüste' (Sketch of 'Festival in the Desert')", is a quick and expressive drawing that conveys the artist's initial ideas for a larger composition. The loose, gestural lines and the use of charcoal on paper create a sense of immediacy and spontaneity. It's possible that this sketch, with its abstract forms and gestural lines, was created for a painting, but it can be viewed as a standalone work of art. Beckmann was known for his bold, expressive style and his exploration of the human condition, and this sketch embodies those qualities.