begonnene Studie (Intial Sketch) [p. 51] 

Max Beckmann's "begonnene Studie (Intial Sketch) [p. 51]" is a small pencil sketch of a nude figure in a reclining pose. The sketch is part of Beckmann's sketchbook, demonstrating his process as he develops ideas and compositions. This preliminary study, likely for a larger painting, reveals Beckmann's use of line to capture form and gesture, a characteristic of his style, which often depicted human figures with a sense of weight and monumentality. The sketch's intimacy and simplicity offer a glimpse into Beckmann's creative process.