{"title":"Max Beckmann","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"declaration-of-war-max-beckmann","title":"Declaration of War - Max Beckmann","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1914 drypoint etching by Max Beckmann depicting a Berlin crowd reacting to the start of the First World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMax Beckmann produced this drypoint etching in 1914, shortly after the start of the First World War. The work depicts a crowd in Berlin reacting to the news of the conflict. Beckmann uses the drypoint technique to create jagged, aggressive lines that convey a sense of immediate tension. The composition is compressed, with faces overlapping in a shallow space. This lack of depth creates a feeling of claustrophobia and collective unease.\n\nThe figures in the foreground appear absorbed in newspapers or lost in thought. Their features are sharp and angular, a departure from the more traditional style of Beckmann's earlier career. One man in a bowler hat looks down at a broadsheet, while others stare out with wide, hollow eyes. In the upper left, a face is turned in profile, its mouth slightly open. To the right, a figure with a cap stares directly at the viewer with a grim expression. The background is a dense thicket of cross-hatching and scratched lines, suggesting the chaotic energy of the city streets.\n\nBeckmann's use of the drypoint medium is particularly effective here. Unlike standard etching, drypoint involves scratching directly into the copper plate, leaving a ridge of metal called a burr. This burr holds extra ink, resulting in the fuzzy, saturated lines seen in the darker areas of the crowd's clothing and hair. This creates a harsh visual rhythm across the plate.\n\nBeckmann served as a medical orderly on the front lines soon after completing this print. His experiences during the war led to a nervous breakdown and a permanent shift in his artistic direction. This specific image marks the beginning of his move towards the distorted, symbolic style that defined his later work. It is a document of a specific historical moment, recorded with the psychological intensity typical of German Expressionism. The print avoids glorifying the event, focusing instead on the internalised reactions of the city's inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nudes-in-a-forest-ernst-ludwig-kirchner\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNudes in a Forest - Ernst Ludwig Kirchner — Ernst Ludwig Kirchner\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Beckmann","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843864076623,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843864994127,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843865026895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843865059663,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843865092431,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Declaration-of-War_Poster_CompositorV1_1780443844907.jpg?v=1780448787"},{"product_id":"self-portrait-yawning-max-beckmann","title":"Self-Portrait, Yawning - Max Beckmann","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1918 drypoint print by Max Beckmann depicting the artist in a moment of physical and psychological exhaustion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMax Beckmann produced this drypoint in 1918, shortly after his discharge from the German army during the First World War. The image depicts the artist with his mouth wide open in a yawn, though the expression carries a tension that borders on a scream. This work belongs to a period where Beckmann moved away from his earlier academic style toward a more distorted, angular approach. The physical act of yawning is rendered with aggressive, hatched lines that define the hollow of the mouth and the strained muscles of the face.\n\nThe composition focuses entirely on the head, which appears to float against a scratched, atmospheric background. Beckmann utilised the drypoint technique to create burred, velvety blacks that contrast with the stark white of the paper. This method allowed for a directness of mark-making that suited the psychological state of his post-war subjects. The eyes are asymmetrical and weary, suggesting exhaustion rather than simple boredom.\n\nThe drypoint process involves scratching directly into a metal plate with a hard-pointed needle. This creates a ridge of metal, known as a burr, which holds extra ink and produces the soft, blurred lines visible in this print. Beckmann used this technical characteristic to create the heavy shadows around the jaw and eyes. The lack of a defined collar or shoulders concentrates the viewer's attention on the distorted geometry of the face.\n\nDuring this time, Beckmann was associated with the New Objectivity movement in Germany. His prints from the late 1910s often document the disillusionment and physical toll of the war years. This self-portrait is one of several graphic works where he examined his own features to explore themes of identity and human suffering. The work remains a significant example of how German artists responded to the social and personal upheaval following the collapse of the German Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/samarkande-plate-6-compositions-in-the-oriental-style-emile-allain-seguy\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSamarkande (Plate 6, Compositions in the Oriental Style) - Émile-Allain Séguy — Émile-Allain Séguy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Beckmann","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843865846095,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843866796367,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843866829135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843866861903,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843866894671,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Self-Portrait-Yawning_Poster_CompositorV1_1780443964548.jpg?v=1780449065"},{"product_id":"the-night-max-beckmann","title":"The Night - Max Beckmann","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seminal Expressionist work by Max Beckmann, The Night depicts a scene of domestic intrusion and violence. Painted between 1918 and 1919, it reflects the social and political turmoil of post-war Germany through distorted figures and a compressed, claustrophobic composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMax Beckmann painted The Night between 1918 and 1919, following his service as a medical orderly during the First World War. This experience altered his artistic approach. He moved away from his earlier academic style toward a distorted and angular form of Expressionism. The painting depicts a scene of domestic violence. It is often interpreted as a response to the political instability and civil unrest in Germany during the post-war period.\n\nThe composition is claustrophobic. Beckmann uses a tilted perspective and compressed space to create a sense of entrapment. Seven figures occupy a small, attic-like room. On the left, a man is being strangled by an intruder while another figure twists his arm. In the centre, a woman with her back to the viewer is bound to a wooden post. To the right, a man in a cap prepares to take a child away. The figures are lanky. They have sharp joints and pained expressions.\n\nBeckmann employed a palette of muted browns, greys, ochres. He added small areas of red and yellow. The lighting is harsh. It comes from multiple sources that do not clarify the space. This work is a primary example of the New Objectivity movement. Artists in this group moved away from the emotional abstraction of early Expressionism to document the harsh realities of contemporary life. The painting is currently held in the collection of the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen in Dusseldorf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/small-world-paul-klee-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSmall World - Paul Klee — Paul Klee\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Beckmann","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843869876559,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57850232865103,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57850232897871,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Night_Poster_CompositorV1_1780444205369.jpg?v=1780532782"},{"product_id":"sleeping-athlete-max-beckmann","title":"Sleeping Athlete - Max Beckmann","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1948 lithograph by Max Beckmann depicting an exhausted figure in a cramped space. This monochrome print uses heavy lines to explore themes of physical effort and rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMax Beckmann produced this lithograph in 1948, during his final years in the United States. The work depicts a muscular figure collapsed in sleep, surrounded by the tools of his trade. A large dumbbell rests near his hand, while his limbs are folded into a tight, almost claustrophobic arrangement. This composition is characteristic of Beckmann's late style, where figures often appear squeezed into narrow or shallow spaces. The boundary line surrounding the athlete further emphasises this sense of confinement, isolating the subject from the void of the paper.\n\nThe line work is heavy and direct. Beckmann used thick black strokes to define the contours of the body, creating a sense of weight and physical presence. Cross-hatching provides texture to the skin and the floor, suggesting a rough, tactile surface. The athlete's face is simplified, with closed eyes and a heavy brow, conveying a state of total exhaustion rather than peaceful rest. The hands and feet are disproportionately large, a common trait in Beckmann's work that draws attention to the physical mechanics of the human form.\n\nBeckmann often used the figure of the athlete or the circus performer to explore themes of human effort and the physical burden of existence. In this instance, the athlete is not shown in a moment of triumph or action. Instead, the focus is on the aftermath of exertion. The distorted proportions and the awkward pose suggest the toll that physical labour takes on the individual. This print belongs to a period when Beckmann was refining his graphic technique, moving away from the sharp angles of his earlier New Objectivity phase toward a more fluid but equally forceful expression. The monochrome palette allows the viewer to focus entirely on the quality of the mark-making and the structural integrity of the figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-starlit-circus-marc-chagall\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Starlit Circus - Marc Chagall — Marc Chagall\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Beckmann","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843872956751,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855462867279,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855462900047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855462932815,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855462965583,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/aa36747b-9e84-456d-9a26-773519c9eec1.jpg?v=1780592574"},{"product_id":"weather-vane-max-beckmann","title":"Weather Vane - Max Beckmann","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1946 lithograph by Max Beckmann from the Day and Dream portfolio. It features a mermaid weather vane and two large birds rendered in bold, expressive lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMax Beckmann produced Weather Vane in 1946 as part of his Day and Dream portfolio. This series consists of fifteen lithographs commissioned by the dealer Curt Valentin in New York. Beckmann was living in Amsterdam at the time, having moved there after his work was labelled degenerate by the German authorities. The portfolio represents a period of transition before his eventual move to the United States in 1947.\n\nThe composition features a weather vane in the form of a mermaid or siren. She holds a large arrow and sits atop a vertical pole. Her form is defined by heavy, black lithographic crayon marks that create a sense of weight. Below her, two large birds perch on a horizontal bar. These avian figures occupy the middle ground with their dark and textured plumage. In the lower left, a small sailboat moves across a body of water, providing a sense of scale and distance.\n\nBeckmann used a transfer lithography technique for this series. He drew directly onto specially prepared paper, which was then transferred to the lithographic stone. This method preserved the immediate and sketch-like quality of his hand. The lines are thick and expressive, which is a hallmark of his late style. He avoided traditional perspective, instead stacking elements vertically to create a compressed space. This lack of depth is common in his work from the 1940s.\n\nThe imagery in Weather Vane is symbolic but remains open to interpretation. Beckmann often used mythological or circus motifs to comment on the human condition. The siren and the birds suggest themes of direction, fate, or observation. The contrast between the heavy black ink and the cream-coloured paper emphasises the graphic strength of the work. Beckmann used these bold forms to create a narrative that avoids easy explanation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-starlit-circus-marc-chagall\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Starlit Circus - Marc Chagall — Marc Chagall\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Beckmann","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843876921679,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843879575887,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843879608655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843879641423,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843879674191,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Weather-Vane_Poster_CompositorV1_1780444685769.jpg?v=1780450224"},{"product_id":"self-portrait-max-beckmann","title":"Self-portrait - Max Beckmann","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1946 lithograph by Max Beckmann from his Day and Dream portfolio. This self-portrait features the artist in a beret, rendered with bold hatching and expressive line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMax Beckmann produced this lithograph in 1946 as part of his portfolio titled Day and Dream. The series consists of fifteen lithographs created while the artist lived in Amsterdam. This specific print is the first plate in the set. It depicts the artist in a characteristic pose, wearing a dark beret and resting his hand near his face. The portfolio was commissioned by the New York art dealer Curt Valentin, who supported Beckmann during his years of displacement.\n\nThe technique relies on dense hatching and cross-hatching. These lines create a sense of volume and physical presence without traditional tonal shading. The heavy black ink of the beret provides a solid anchor at the top of the composition. Beckmann uses a variety of line weights to define the textures of his skin and clothing. The space behind the figure contains scribbled horizontal lines that suggest a shallow interior.\n\nBeckmann was a prominent figure in German Expressionism and the New Objectivity movement. His work often explored themes of identity and the human condition through self-portraiture. He created more than eighty self-portraits during his career across various media. This 1946 version captures a mature artist after years of exile during the Second World War. The gaze is direct and steady, confronting the viewer with a blunt honesty.\n\nThe print is signed in the lower right margin. It reflects the graphic style Beckmann developed in his later years, where bold outlines and compressed space dominate the frame. The composition is tight, focusing almost entirely on the head and shoulders of the subject. This lithograph is held in several major public collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the British Museum in London. The work is a significant example of post-war graphic art from one of the most influential German artists of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/small-world-paul-klee-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSmall World - Paul Klee — Paul Klee\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Beckmann","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843879870799,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843880231247,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843880264015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843880296783,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843880329551,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Self-portrait_Poster_CompositorV1_1780444805815.jpg?v=1780450355"},{"product_id":"cafe-music-max-beckmann","title":"Café Music - Max Beckmann","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1918 drypoint by Max Beckmann depicting a crowded Frankfurt café. This German Expressionist print uses angular lines and compressed space to capture the atmosphere of post-war urban life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMax Beckmann produced this drypoint, titled Cafémusik, in 1918. It belongs to a period of significant transition for the artist following his service in the First World War. The composition depicts a crowded interior of a Frankfurt café, filled with musicians and patrons. Beckmann uses sharp, angular lines to create a sense of physical compression. The figures are packed together, overlapping in a way that suggests the claustrophobic atmosphere of post-war urban life.\n\nThe central focus includes a double bass player and a violinist at the top of the frame. Their instruments are rendered with heavy, dark strokes that dominate the upper third of the image. Below them, various figures sit at tables, their expressions ranging from weary to distracted. One man wears a bowler hat, his profile sharply defined against the busy background. Beckmann avoids traditional perspective, instead stacking the figures vertically to fill the entire pictorial space. This technique is characteristic of his work from the late 1910s, where he sought to capture the psychological tension of the Weimar Republic.\n\nThe drypoint medium allows for burred, velvety lines that add a gritty texture to the scene. Beckmann’s use of distorted anatomy and exaggerated features aligns with the New Objectivity movement, though it retains the emotional intensity of Expressionism. This print is part of the Gesichter portfolio, which contained nineteen drypoints documenting the social types and environments Beckmann encountered in Frankfurt. The work is a record of the social friction and sensory overload found in the modern city. It reflects the artist's shift from his earlier, more traditional style toward a harsh, confrontational realism. The plate shows evidence of the artist's direct hand, with scratches and marks that contribute to the raw, unpolished aesthetic of the final print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/small-world-paul-klee-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSmall World - Paul Klee — Paul Klee\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Beckmann","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843880689999,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855471354191,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855471386959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855471419727,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855471452495,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/af3097a2-b005-4bc8-a720-b6bce1e8a437_0.jpg?v=1780591842"},{"product_id":"magic-mirror-max-beckmann","title":"Magic Mirror - Max Beckmann","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1946 lithograph by Max Beckmann featuring a woman before a tilted mirror, part of the \"Day and Dream\" portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMax Beckmann produced \"Magic Mirror\" in 1946 as part of his \"Day and Dream\" portfolio. This series consists of fifteen lithographs created shortly after the artist moved to Amsterdam following the end of the Second World War. The commission came from the New York dealer Curt Valentin, who encouraged Beckmann to return to printmaking. The work features a tall, slender woman standing on a raised platform. She gazes into a large, rectangular mirror that tilts at an awkward angle. The composition relies on sharp, angular lines and a flattened perspective characteristic of Beckmann's later graphic style.\n\nThe mirror does not show a direct reflection of the woman. Instead, it reveals several faces peering out from the darkness behind or within the glass. A heavy curtain hangs to the left, framing the scene and reinforcing the theatrical atmosphere. Below the main platform, a secondary space contains numbered objects or figures, suggesting a backstage area or a circus-like setting. Beckmann often used the stage as a metaphor for human existence and the roles individuals play. The stark contrast between the heavy black ink and the pale paper creates a sense of spatial tension. This print is identified by the Roman numeral XIII at the bottom centre, marking its place in the sequence.\n\nBeckmann's use of line in this lithograph is direct and economical. He avoids cross-hatching in favour of parallel diagonal strokes to indicate shadow and volume. The figures possess the distorted proportions and heavy outlines common in German Expressionism. This print reflects the psychological complexity of Beckmann's post-war period, where he frequently explored themes of illusion and reality. The artist's signature appears in the lower right corner, while the edition number is noted on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pieta-drama-komodie-sommer-theater-poster-oskar-kokoschka\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePieta (Drama Komödie Sommer Theater Poster) - Oskar Kokoschka — Oskar Kokoschka\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Beckmann","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843887702351,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843889766735,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843889799503,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843889832271,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843889865039,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Magic-Mirror_Poster_CompositorV1_1780445045498.jpg?v=1780450836"},{"product_id":"tango-max-beckmann","title":"Tango - Max Beckmann","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1946 lithograph by Max Beckmann depicting a couple dancing the tango, part of the Day and Dream portfolio. The work uses sharp, angular lines to capture a moment of social performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMax Beckmann produced this lithograph in 1946 as part of his Day and Dream portfolio. The series consists of fifteen plates commissioned by the New York art dealer Curt Valentin. Beckmann was living in Amsterdam at the time, having fled Germany during the rise of the National Socialist party. This specific print, titled Tango, depicts a couple engaged in a dance, accompanied by a musician in the background.\n\nThe composition uses sharp, angular lines characteristic of Beckmann's late graphic work. The figures are elongated and distorted, filling the frame with a sense of compressed energy. The male dancer holds his partner with a stiff, formal posture, while his right arm is raised in a sharp gesture. In the background, a seated figure plays an accordion, providing a rhythmic accompaniment to the scene. The use of negative space is significant here, as the cream-coloured paper provides a stark contrast to the black lithographic ink.\n\nBeckmann often used the motif of the dance or the circus to explore themes of human interaction and social performance. In Tango, the physical proximity of the dancers does not necessarily translate to emotional connection. Their expressions are mask-like and detached. The perspective is flattened, with the architectural elements of the room suggested by a few sparse lines. This approach removes the scene from a specific reality, placing it instead within a more subjective or theatrical space.\n\nThe artist signed the original stone in the lower right corner, and this edition includes the plate number in the lower left. The Day and Dream portfolio was one of the final major graphic projects Beckmann completed before moving to the United States in 1947. It represents a period where his style moved towards a more calligraphic and economical use of line. The work demonstrates Beckmann's ability to convey complex social dynamics through a minimalist use of line and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/two-girls-seated-otto-mueller\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTwo Girls Seated - Otto Mueller — Otto Mueller\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Beckmann","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843893535055,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843897827663,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843897860431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843897893199,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843897925967,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Tango_Poster_CompositorV1_1780445165300.jpg?v=1780451059"},{"product_id":"the-fall-of-man-max-beckmann","title":"The Fall of Man - Max Beckmann","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1921 lithograph by Max Beckmann depicting Adam and Eve with the serpent. This German Expressionist print uses bold, distorted lines to reinterpret the biblical narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMax Beckmann produced this lithograph in 1921. It depicts the biblical narrative of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. The composition is crowded and compressed, which is a characteristic of Beckmann's graphic work during the Weimar Republic era. He uses heavy black lines to define the figures and the surrounding space. This technique creates a sense of claustrophobia that is common in his post-war output.\n\nEve is positioned on the left, her body angled and distorted. Adam stands to the right with his arms raised toward the top of the frame. A large serpent coils around Adam's legs and torso. Its thick body creates a spiral that dominates the right side of the image. Behind the figures, circular forms suggest celestial bodies, while jagged horizontal strokes fill the background. The use of hatching and cross-hatching adds texture to the skin of the figures and the scales of the snake.\n\nThe background contains several abstract elements that complicate the space. Two large discs appear behind the figures, possibly representing the sun and the moon or the eyes of a deity. These shapes are surrounded by dense, energetic marks that suggest a turbulent environment. The ground upon which the figures stand is rendered with dark, heavy washes of ink, grounding the composition in a solid base.\n\nThe print reflects the harsh, angular style Beckmann developed after his experiences as a medical orderly in the First World War. He moved away from his earlier academic training toward a more aggressive visual language. This work belongs to a period where Beckmann frequently explored religious themes to comment on human nature. He often used these stories to represent the struggles of the individual against larger forces. The stark contrast between the black ink and the cream paper emphasises the physical tension of the scene. Beckmann's approach to the lithographic medium was direct and forceful. He often worked directly on the stone with greasy crayon to achieve these bold effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sunbathing-i-edvard-munch\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSunbathing I - Edvard Munch — Edvard Munch\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Beckmann","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843909427535,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843912278351,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843912311119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843912343887,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843912376655,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Fall-of-Man_Poster_CompositorV1_1780445406316.jpg?v=1780451421"},{"product_id":"woman-with-candle-max-beckmann","title":"Woman with Candle - Max Beckmann","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stark 1920 woodcut by Max Beckmann featuring a woman behind a lit candle. This German Expressionist print uses heavy black lines and distorted forms to create a tense portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMax Beckmann produced this woodcut in 1920 during a period of intense creative output in Frankfurt. The work depicts a woman, likely the artist's first wife Minna Beckmann-Tube, positioned behind a lit candle. The composition uses the stark contrasts inherent to the woodcut medium to create a sense of psychological tension. Heavy black lines define the subject's features, while the white of the paper provides the illumination from the candle flame.\n\nThe artist employs the angular, distorted forms common in German Expressionism. The woman's eyes are large and asymmetrical, gazing off-centre rather than at the viewer. A small cat sits on her shoulder, adding a domestic yet slightly uncanny element to the scene. The background is compressed, with a dark rectangular frame behind the head that flattens the pictorial space.\n\nBeckmann turned to printmaking extensively after his experiences as a medical orderly in the First World War. His style shifted from a traditional academic approach to this more aggressive, linear manner. The woodcut technique required him to carve directly into the block, resulting in the jagged edges and raw textures seen here. This print is a demonstration of his ability to convey complex emotional states through simplified, graphic means.\n\nThe candle is the primary light source, casting sharp shadows that carve out the volume of the face. This use of light is not naturalistic but symbolic, a common device in Beckmann's work to suggest internal states. The physical act of cutting into wood mirrors the harshness of the post-war era in Germany. Every stroke of the knife is visible, from the hatching on the cheeks to the thick outlines of the hair. This specific print, titled Frau mit Kerze in German, remains one of his most recognisable portraits from the early 1920s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/levitation-egon-schiele\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLevitation - Egon Schiele — Egon Schiele\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Beckmann","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843921092943,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57849863209295,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57849863242063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57849863274831,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57849863307599,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Woman-with-Candle_Poster_CompositorV1_1780445645459.jpg?v=1780451794"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-reinhard-piper-max-beckmann","title":"Portrait of Reinhard Piper - Max Beckmann","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1921 drypoint portrait of German publisher Reinhard Piper by Max Beckmann, featuring the sharp, angular lines of the New Objectivity movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMax Beckmann produced this drypoint portrait of his publisher, Reinhard Piper, in 1921. The work belongs to a period when Beckmann moved away from the fluid style of his early career toward the sharp, angular forms associated with the New Objectivity movement. This shift followed his experiences as a medical orderly during the First World War, which altered his approach to the human figure.\n\nThe composition focuses on Piper's psychological presence. He is depicted in a three-quarter view, seated with his hands clasped in his lap. Beckmann uses hard, incisive lines to define the subject's features and clothing. The artist avoids soft shading, instead using hatching and cross-hatching to create volume and texture. A notable detail is the black mourning band on Piper's left arm, which adds a sombre note to the depiction.\n\nReinhard Piper was a significant figure in the German art world, founding Piper Verlag in Munich. He was an early supporter of Beckmann and published several of his graphic portfolios. This portrait captures the intellectual intensity of the publisher through a minimalist yet severe aesthetic. The background is sparse, consisting of a few architectural lines and the back of a chair, ensuring the viewer's attention remains on the sitter's face and posture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-in-front-of-blue-background-richard-gerstl\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-portrait in front of blue background - Richard Gerstl — Richard Gerstl\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Beckmann","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843929055567,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855472042319,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855472075087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855472107855,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855472140623,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Reinhard-Piper_Poster_CompositorV1_1780445764611.jpg?v=1780535096"},{"product_id":"wardrobe-garderobe-max-beckmann","title":"Wardrobe (Garderobe) - Max Beckmann","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1921 drypoint etching by Max Beckmann depicting circus performers in a cramped dressing room. Part of the Der Jahrmarkt portfolio, it uses sharp, angular lines to explore themes of performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMax Beckmann produced this drypoint in 1921 as part of his portfolio titled Der Jahrmarkt (The Annual Fair). The series contains ten prints depicting scenes from a travelling circus or carnival. This specific plate, titled Garderobe or Wardrobe, shows two performers preparing for a show in a cramped dressing room.\n\nThe composition is typical of Beckmann's post-war style. He uses sharp, angular lines to create a sense of physical and psychological pressure. A woman sits with her back to the viewer, wearing a corset and a decorative crown. She gazes into a mirror that reflects her profile. Beside her, a man applies makeup to his face. His features are distorted and heavy, rendered with thick burr from the drypoint needle.\n\nBeckmann often used the circus as a metaphor for the human condition. He viewed the world as a stage where individuals perform roles, often masking their true selves. The tight framing of the figures suggests a lack of privacy and a feeling of entrapment. The space is shallow, with the furniture and figures pushed toward the front of the picture plane.\n\nThis print demonstrates the technical characteristics of drypoint. The artist scratched directly into the metal plate, creating rough edges that hold more ink. This results in the velvety, blurred black lines seen in the man's hair and the shadows of the room. The contrast between the stark white paper and the dense black ink emphasises the harsh atmosphere of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/small-world-paul-klee-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSmall World - Paul Klee — Paul Klee\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Beckmann","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57849872941391,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855482102095,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855482134863,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855482167631,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855482200399,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/31afa644-cde4-405e-8c06-d3d8152967f7_0.jpg?v=1780592276"},{"product_id":"the-descent-from-the-cross-max-beckmann","title":"The Descent from the Cross - Max Beckmann","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stark Expressionist depiction of the biblical descent from the cross, painted by Max Beckmann in 1917. The work features elongated figures and a muted palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMax Beckmann painted this work in 1917 following his service as a medical orderly during the First World War. The experience of the front lines altered his artistic approach. He moved away from traditional academic techniques toward a harsh, angular style. This painting depicts the biblical scene of Christ being lowered from the cross. The figures are elongated and skeletal, with skin rendered in shades of yellow and grey.\n\nThe composition is cramped and vertical. Beckmann uses sharp lines to define the limbs and the wooden ladder. The space feels shallow, pressing the figures toward the front of the picture plane. This creates a sense of physical and emotional tension. Christ's body is stiff, showing the physical reality of death. The surrounding mourners display grief through distorted gestures and hollow eyes.\n\nBeckmann's use of colour is restrained. He relies on a palette of ochre, black, and pale flesh tones. A single red sun or halo appears in the upper left, providing a stark contrast to the muted surroundings. The work reflects the trauma of the era. It uses a traditional religious subject to communicate modern suffering. This piece is a significant example of German Expressionism from the period between the world wars. It is currently held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/small-world-paul-klee-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSmall World - Paul Klee — Paul Klee\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Beckmann","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57849907315023,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855329632591,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855329665359,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855329698127,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855329730895,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Descent-from-the-Cross_Poster_CompositorV1_1780447445767.jpg?v=1780591826"},{"product_id":"the-little-fish-max-beckmann","title":"The Little Fish - Max Beckmann","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1933 oil painting by Max Beckmann featuring three figures on a beach with a large black fish. This Expressionist work uses bold outlines and a primary colour palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMax Beckmann painted The Little Fish in 1933, a year of significant personal and political change for the artist in Germany. The composition features three figures situated on a beach against a background of the sea and a distant sailboat. A man in a blue and black striped swimsuit kneels on the right, holding a large black fish. To the left, two women are seated; one wears a yellow dress and a white turban, while the other is partially obscured behind her.\n\nThe year 1933 marked Beckmann's dismissal from his teaching position at the Städelschule in Frankfurt by the National Socialist government. This context of displacement often informs the psychological tension found in his work from this period. The figures in The Little Fish appear physically close yet emotionally distant from one another. The woman in the yellow dress gazes past the man, while the central figure looks down with a sombre expression.\n\nThe painting demonstrates Beckmann's use of heavy black outlines to define forms and create a sense of physical weight. The space is compressed, pushing the figures toward the front of the picture plane. This technique creates an immediate, almost claustrophobic atmosphere despite the outdoor setting. The colour palette relies on primary tones, specifically the yellow of the dress and the blue of the sea.\n\nBeckmann often used fish as symbolic objects in his paintings, frequently relating to themes of sexuality and the unconscious. In this specific work, the interaction between the figures and the fish remains ambiguous. The man presents the creature to the women, yet their expressions are detached and contemplative. The heavy application of paint and the bold, simplified shapes are typical of his mature style, which moved away from the more detailed realism of his earlier career toward a more personal, symbolic language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/small-world-paul-klee-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSmall World - Paul Klee — Paul Klee\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Beckmann","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57849913901391,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855366234447,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855366267215,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855366299983,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855366332751,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/1778384a-0044-45ee-9005-12688f2e5676_0.jpg?v=1780591883"},{"product_id":"self-portrait-with-champagne-glass-max-beckmann","title":"Self-portrait with champagne glass - Max Beckmann","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1919 oil painting by Max Beckmann depicting the artist in a cramped social setting. This Expressionist work uses distorted proportions and a sallow palette to convey post-war psychological tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMax Beckmann painted this self-portrait in 1919, shortly after the conclusion of the First World War. The artist had served as a medical orderly on the front lines. This experience altered his approach to painting. This work marks a departure from his earlier style toward the distorted and compressed spatial arrangements that define his mature period.\n\nBeckmann depicts himself in a social setting, yet the atmosphere is far from celebratory. He holds a tall flute of champagne with elongated fingers. His face is rendered with sharp angles and a sallow, greenish complexion. The eyes are wide and fixed. Behind him, a secondary figure appears with a distorted, grinning expression. This adds a sense of unease to the composition.\n\nThe spatial logic of the painting is deliberately fractured. The table and the bottle in the foreground are squeezed into the same shallow plane as the background figures. This technique creates a feeling of claustrophobia. It reflects the psychological state of post-war Germany. The palette relies on acidic yellows and ochres, punctuated by deep reds. These tones contrast with the dark blacks of his suit.\n\nIn the lower left corner, a bottle sits in a small bucket of ice, rendered with the same heavy, dark outlines seen throughout the piece. A framed picture hangs on the wall behind the artist, though its subject remains ambiguous and blurred. These elements contribute to the cluttered, domestic environment that feels both familiar and strange. The brushwork is visible and deliberate, lacking the smooth finish of academic portraiture. Each stroke contributes to the physical presence of the subject, making the canvas feel heavy with paint.\n\nThis portrait is a significant example of the New Objectivity movement. Artists in this period sought to depict the harsh realities of contemporary life without sentimentality. Beckmann uses the motif of the socialite to mask a sense of alienation. The inclusion of the champagne glass and the formal attire suggests a return to civilian life that remains haunted by recent trauma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/small-world-paul-klee-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSmall World - Paul Klee — Paul Klee\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Beckmann","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57849919144271,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57849956532559,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57849956565327,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57849956598095,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57849956630863,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Self-portrait-with-champagne-glass_Poster_CompositorV1_1780447564705.jpg?v=1780528957"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/collections\/max-beckmann.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}