Reclining Nude

Max Beckmann

Created:
Movement:
1929
Expressionism
key Notes:
Expressionist intensity, bold contours
Share:
ArtHistory.GG social media icon
ArtHistory.GG social media icon
ArtHistory.GG social media icon
ArtHistory.GG social media icon
Dimensions:
83.4 × 119 cm (32 7/8 × 46 13/16 in.)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
New game
story of the work:

"Reclining Nude" by Max Beckmann is a work that exemplifies the artist's engagement with the human form, characterized by bold lines and a dynamic composition that reflects his expressionist style. Beckmann, a prominent figure in early 20th-century German art, often explored themes of identity and existentialism, and this painting is consistent with his broader oeuvre that frequently depicted figures in introspective or contemplative states.

Description of the work:

"Reclining Nude" by Max Beckmann presents a robust and dynamic composition, characterized by bold, expressive brushwork and a vivid color palette that emphasizes the figure's form against a contrasting background. The painting's use of strong lines and angular shapes reflects Beckmann's distinctive style, capturing the tension and vitality inherent in the subject's pose.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

Could this content be improved?

Please let us know and we will be happy to correct it. We have put a ton of effort into collating and organizing all of this.
We may follow up with questions.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Reclining Nude