Mann unter Wasser und Stilleben mit Kerzen (Man under Water and Still life with Candles) [p. 45] by Max Beckmann

Mann unter Wasser und Stilleben mit Kerzen (Man under Water and Still life with Candles) [p. 45] 1944 - 1949

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"Mann unter Wasser und Stilleben mit Kerzen (Man under Water and Still life with Candles)" is a sketch by German Expressionist painter Max Beckmann, created between 1944 and 1949. The work depicts two separate compositions: a figure submerged in water and a still life with candles, executed in ink on paper. Beckmann’s sketches are known for their expressive lines and gestural mark-making, reflecting his emotional intensity. This sketch exemplifies his exploration of the human condition, isolation, and the power of symbolism.