Faces Pl.10
1914-1918
Beckmann created this swirling river scene during the chaos of World War I, when he served as a medical orderly and witnessed horrors that would forever change his art. The expressive, almost violent lines of the water and sky reflect the turmoil of the era—this isn't a peaceful boat ride, but a world in restless motion. Part of his 'Gesichter' (Faces) portfolio published in the Münchener Hefte series around 1918, this print showcases Beckmann's signature bold, gestural marks that helped define German Expressionism. The crescent moon and swirling clouds give the scene an almost dreamlike, unsettling quality, as if the river itself is caught in the same anxiety as the figures below.
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