Casal adormecido
1917
Created in the midst of World War I, this jagged print by Max Beckmann captures a moment of rest that feels anything but peaceful. The couple is tangled together in a cramped, box-like space, their bodies rendered with sharp, aggressive lines that suggest anxiety rather than comfort. Beckmann, who suffered a nervous breakdown while serving as a medical orderly during the war, used this Expressionist style to convey the psychological trauma of the era. Despite the title 'Sleeping Couple,' the heavy, dark shading and angular forms make it look like they are hiding from a chaotic world rather than just napping.
- Technique
- drypoint
- Material
- paper
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