Akrobat in der Brücke (Backbend) [p. 5] 

"Akrobat in der Brücke" (Backbend) is a pencil sketch by German Expressionist artist Max Beckmann. The piece depicts a figure contorted in a backbend pose, with the lines of the body suggesting both strength and vulnerability. The sketch, likely a preparatory study for a larger work, demonstrates Beckmann's interest in the human form and his ability to convey emotion through simple, expressive lines. This sketch is characteristic of Beckmann's artistic style, which is known for its powerful figures and dramatic use of line and color.