Artwork
Woman at the toilet with red and white lilies
Woman at the toilet with red and white lilies is an oil painting by Max Beckmann. It dates from 1938 and is held in the collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Woman at the Toilet with Red and White Lilies is a 1938 oil painting by Max Beckmann, a German artist associated with Expressionism and the New Objectivity movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in a black dress standing before a mirror, possibly adjusting her attire. The scene is imbued with a restrained yet unsettling mood, reflecting Beckmann's tendency to infuse everyday moments with psychological tension.
Technique & Style
Rendered in oil paint, the work features a woman against a light green wall with a brown-framed mirror and two potted plants with red and white flowers, creating a sense of elegance amidst a mundane scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Max Carl Friedrich Beckmann (February 12, 1884 – December 27, 1950) was a German painter, draftsman, printmaker, sculptor, and writer.
