Beckmann Sketchbook 13 1915 - 1917

This is the cover of "Beckmann Sketchbook 13," a sketchbook by German Expressionist artist Max Beckmann, dating from 1915-1917. The cover is made of a brown paper board with a strip of canvas sewn to the left edge. The simple design reflects the austere period in which it was created, during World War I. This sketchbook is a testament to Beckmann's artistic practice and his evolving style during a time of immense societal upheaval.