Sueño II
1924
Step into Max Beckmann’s claustrophobic nightmare from 1924, where the floor tilts dangerously and everyone seems to be losing their grip on reality. In this chaotic scene, blindfolded figures stumble around a cramped room while a nude character dances wildly, brandishing a plate like a shield. Beckmann created this portfolio of 'Dreams' after serving as a medic in World War I, channeling his trauma into surreal, anxiety-inducing visions. It’s a perfect snapshot of the Weimar Republic’s instability—less a sweet slumber and more of a collective panic attack.
- Technique
- drypoint
- Material
- paper
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