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Max Beckmann — Auferstehung (Resurrection), from Gesichter (Faces) (H. 132)
Max Beckmann

Auferstehung (Resurrection), from Gesichter (Faces) (H. 132)

Max Beckmann's 'Auferstehung (Resurrection)' is a drypoint from the series 'Gesichter (Faces)' printed on Japanese paper with margins. This work demonstrates Beckmann's expressive printmaking technique exploring themes of spiritual transcendence and transformation.

Medium
Drypoint, on Japanese paper, with margins.
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Auction House · Phillips

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April 18, 2023

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Max Beckmann, Auferstehung (Resurrection), from Gesichter (Faces) (H. 132)

Max Beckmann's 'Auferstehung (Resurrection)' is a drypoint from the series 'Gesichter (Faces)' printed on Japanese paper with margins. This work demonstrates Beckmann's expressive printmaking technique exploring themes of spiritual transcendence and transformation.

Medium
Drypoint, on Japanese paper, with margins.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Monochrome, Dramatic, Figure, Expressionism, Spiritual, Religious, Post-War, Modern, German, Drypoint

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Cleveland Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago