Gesichter Pl.11
1914-1918
Behold the dramatic title page for Max Beckmann's 1919 portfolio 'Gesichter' (Faces), where heavy Gothic blackletter typography dominates the space like a medieval manuscript. Created right after World War I, this introduction sets the stage for a series of etchings that reflect the artist's traumatic experiences as a medical orderly on the front lines. The bright red 'MB' monogram at the bottom pops against the stark black and white, signaling the arrival of a major Expressionist voice. While the font looks traditional, the psychological intensity of the portraits inside was thoroughly modern and unsettling for its time.
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