Drypoint. Signed and dated "12". From an edition of around 50 copies. On JW Zanders wove paper (with watermark). 15 x 11.8 cm. Sheet: 39,3 x 32,4 cm.
Published by I.B. Neumann, Berlin. [AW].
- Self-portraits play a central role in Max Beckmann's work. - In 1912, the artist turned to etching after having worked exclusively in lithography. - Expressive frontal view with an intense gaze, reinforced by the deep black tones around his eyes.
LITERATURE: James Hofmaier, Max Beckmann. Catalogue raisonné of his prints, vol. 1, Bern 1990, cat. no. 62 II B a (of b). Klaus Gallwitz, Max Beckmann. Die Druckgraphik, Karlsruhe 1962, catalogue raisonné no. 35.