Self-Portrait with Champagne Glass
1919
Painted in the chaotic aftermath of World War I, Max Beckmann stares out with a haunted, intense gaze while clutching a cigar. The fiery red background and the grotesque, grinning figure with a monocle peeking from behind the curtain capture the anxious, hedonistic vibe of Weimar-era Berlin nightlife. Despite the champagne glass and ice bucket suggesting a celebration, the artist's gaunt face tells a darker story of post-war trauma. It's a brilliant snapshot of Expressionism, where raw emotion completely overrides realistic beauty.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Canvas
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