Portrait of J. B. Neumann
1919
Max Beckmann captures the intense, almost startled gaze of art dealer J.B. Neumann in this striking 1919 portrait. Created in the chaotic aftermath of World War I, the jagged, scratchy lines of this drypoint print perfectly embody the raw anxiety of German Expressionism. Neumann looks over his shoulder as if he's just heard a sudden noise, his wide eyes and heavy features rendered with a nervous energy that makes you wonder what he's looking at. It's a fantastic example of how Beckmann could convey deep psychological tension with just a few bold strokes.
- Technique
- Drypoint
- Material
- Ink on paper
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