Circus
1946
Beckmann sketched this chaotic scene during his exile in Amsterdam, evidenced by the giant milk bottle labeled 'MELK' being delivered by a bicyclist. It's a classic circus tableau, but instead of a grand performance, we get a gritty, behind-the-scenes vibe where a horned, clown-like figure looms over a nude woman lounging on the floor. She casually reads a 'Variete Program' as if the surreal chaos around her is completely normal, capturing the artist's signature blend of existential dread and everyday absurdity.
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- Lithograph
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