Skizze mit Bezeichnung (Sketch with Inscription) [p. 16] 1918 - 1919

Max Beckmann's "Skizze mit Bezeichnung" is a pencil sketch on a gridded page, likely from a notebook. Dated 1918-1919, the piece exemplifies Beckmann's use of expressive lines and gestural forms to explore themes of figuration and abstraction. This informal sketch is characterized by its gestural marks and a sense of immediacy. Its simplicity and directness showcases the artist's evolving artistic style during a period of significant change and personal reflection.