Weibliche Bildnisstudie im Profil (Female Portrait Study, Profile) [p. 31] 1918 - 1919

This is a pencil sketch by German Expressionist painter Max Beckmann, created between 1918 and 1919. The drawing, "Weibliche Bildnisstudie im Profil (Female Portrait Study, Profile)," is a quick study of a female head in profile, capturing the essence of a person in a few simple lines. Though a sketch, it reveals Beckmann's signature style of bold lines and expressive figures, a feature that would define his mature work. The drawing demonstrates his focus on capturing the human condition through simplified forms, a core element of German Expressionism.