Lithograph. Signed and dated in the plate. Copy aside from the edition. On wove paper. 25 x 18.8 cm. Sheet: 48,4 x 33,9 cm.
Published by E.W. Tieffenbach, Berlin 1911. [MH].
- The haunting facial expression provides an insight into Max Beckmann's personality. - The gestural lines make this a fascinating example of Expressionist graphic art. - Only two copies of this edition are known to exist. - Self-portraits play a central role in Beckmann's oeuvre.
LITERATURE: James Hofmaier, Max Beckmann. Catalogue raisonné of his prints, vol. 1, Bern 1990, cat. no. 25 A a (of B b). Klaus Gallwitz, Max Beckmann. Die Druckgraphik, Karlsruhe 1962, cat. no. 12.