Created:
Movement:
1929
Expressionism
key Notes:
Theatrical Expressionism, Fragmented Figures
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Dimensions:
36 1/4 x 48 1/4 in. (92.1 x 122.6 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Master
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Max Beckmann's "Actors" (1929)

"Actors", painted by Max Beckmann in 1929, is a significant work that exemplifies the artist's engagement with themes of performance and identity. Executed in oil on canvas, the painting reflects Beckmann's characteristic style, marked by bold lines and a vivid color palette. This piece is emblematic of the Neue Sachlichkeit (New Objectivity) movement, which sought to depict reality with a critical eye in the post-World War I era. Beckmann, a German painter, was deeply influenced by the tumultuous socio-political climate of the Weimar Republic, which is evident in the introspective and often somber tone of his work. "Actors" captures the theatricality of human existence, a recurring motif in Beckmann's oeuvre, highlighting his fascination with the roles individuals play in society. The painting's historical impact lies in its ability to convey the complexities of human nature and the existential questions of its time.

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Actors by Max Beckmann (1929)

The painting "Actors" by Max Beckmann, created in 1929, is an oil on canvas work that exemplifies the artist's distinctive style characterized by bold lines and dramatic, theatrical compositions. This artwork, housed in the Harvard Art Museums, reflects Beckmann's exploration of the human condition through the metaphor of performance and stagecraft.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Actors