Artwork
Woman with Red Rooster
Woman with Red Rooster is an oil painting by the German Expressionist artist Max Beckmann. It dates from 1941 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Woman with Red Rooster is a 1941 oil painting by Max Beckmann, a German artist associated with the New Objectivity movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a blonde woman in a white and black striped dress sitting on a couch with a red rooster, creating an intriguing juxtaposition of domesticity and symbolism.
Technique & Style
Bold brushstrokes and a vivid red accent characterize the work, which balances a muted palette with dynamic energy.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Kunsthaus Zürich collection, reflecting Beckmann's significant contribution to 20th-century art.
Context
Beckmann's work, while sometimes linked to Expressionism, defied categorization, incorporating elements of New Objectivity and maintaining an unsettling undertone.
Artist & collection
Artist
Max Carl Friedrich Beckmann (February 12, 1884 – December 27, 1950) was a German painter, draftsman, printmaker, sculptor, and writer.
