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Untitled, by Max Beckmann, ink, 1909

Untitled

Max Beckmann

1909

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1909 ink by Max Beckmann, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Max Beckmann
When & what style?
1909
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows two small figures in a dim, empty room. One stands near a door, holding what looks like a lantern or a small object. The other leans against a wall, their posture loose. The walls are rough, almost like scratched stone, and the floor is uneven, with a few scattered lines that might be cracks or shadows. The artist used quick, jagged strokes—no smooth details here. The lighting is odd, like someone left a single light on in a dark space. Want to see more of this artist’s work? Check out Max Beckmann.

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