Stehender Clown (Standing Clown) [p. 11] 

"Stehender Clown (Standing Clown)" is a pencil sketch by German Expressionist artist Max Beckmann. This small drawing, measuring only 6 3/8 x 5 1/8 inches, depicts a clown figure standing in profile, with their head tilted back. The gestural lines suggest an immediacy of execution, capturing a fleeting moment of observation. This work is likely a preliminary sketch from Beckmann's sketchbook, offering a glimpse into his creative process. The simplified forms and expressive lines are characteristic of Beckmann's style, which often explored themes of alienation, loneliness, and the human condition.