männliche Bildnisstudie (Male Portrait Study) [p. 31] 1927

This pencil sketch, "männliche Bildnisstudie" (Male Portrait Study), was created by the German Expressionist painter Max Beckmann in 1927. The drawing, likely a study for a larger work, is a close-up portrait of a man's face. Beckmann's expressive, gestural lines capture the subject's features with stark realism, emphasizing the man's weathered visage and intense gaze. The use of hatching and cross-hatching adds depth and texture to the drawing, evoking a sense of emotionality and introspection. The sketch demonstrates Beckmann's distinctive style, characterized by bold lines and simplified forms, a hallmark of his work during this period.