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Maxas Beckmannas Populiariausi tapiniai

The 25 artworks by Maxas Beckmannas our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Lino drobė · Autentiškumo sertifikatas · Siunčiama visai pasaulyje Maxas Beckmannas · 1884 – 1950

Naktis (Platė 7) iš Šalo

Naktis (Platė 7) iš Šalo (1919) — Maxas Beckmannas
1919 · Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Diuseldorfas · original 133 x 153 cm

Šioje darbė iš Šalo Max Beckmannas įvykdė įspūdingą kūrinį apie pasaulio traumą po Pirmojo pasaulinio karo. Nuotraukoje naudojamos geometrinės formas ir spalvos, kurių dėmesys sutraukiamas į emocijas.

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Didelis Agonijos Vaizdas

Didelis Agonijos Vaizdas (1906) — Maxas Beckmannas
1906 · original 141 x 131 cm

Maksas Bekmanas – „Didelis Agonijos Vaizdas“ (1906). Haunting Expressionistinis šedevras, tyrantis žmogaus pažeidžiamumą ir kančią per žmones jausmus ir iškreiptas formas. Patirkite ekspresionistinį grožį!

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Geležies tiltas (Frankfurto vaizdas)

Geležies tiltas (Frankfurto vaizdas) (1922) — Maxas Beckmannas
1922 · Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Diuseldorfas · original 42 x 25 cm

Maksas Bekmanas sukūrė „Geležies tiltą (Frankfurto vaizdas)“ – ekspresionistinį miesto peizažą, kupinus dinamikos ir simbolių. Atverkite industrinės aplinkos energiją!

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Kolumbina

Kolumbina (1950) — Maxas Beckmannas
1950 · original 381 x 500 cm

Žiūrėkite į Max Beckmanno ekspresionistinę drobę „Kolumbina“ – įspūdingą meno kūrinį! Išsiaiškinkite apie maskuotės veikėjo simbolius, šiuos spalvingus žydrus ir raudonąs atspalvius. Užsisakykite šio ikoninio 1950 m. reprodukciją.

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Aktoriai

Aktoriai (1942) — Maxas Beckmannas
1942

M. Bekmano „Aktoriai“ (1942) – galingas triptychas, nagrinėjantis žmogaus būseną ir visuomenės kritiką. Drastiškas ekspresionizmo stilius, sluoksniavimo simbolika ir grynos emocijos. Idealu kolekcionieriams.

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Actresses

Actresses (1946) — Maxas Beckmannas
1946 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Žūrichė · original 160 x 120 cm

Max Beckmann's 'Actresses' (1946) captures a dramatic scene of two women in a dressing room, reflecting themes of performance and vulnerability with bold brushstrokes.

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Perseus. Triptych

Perseus. Triptych — Maxas Beckmannas
Museum Folkwang, Esenas

Max Beckmann's 'Perseus. Triptych' (1941) is a haunting mythological masterpiece, reflecting trauma and existential themes through distorted figures & bold colors. Explore its powerful narrative of liberation and confinement.

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Self-Portrait with Trumpet

Self-Portrait with Trumpet (1938) — Maxas Beckmannas
1938 · original 101 x 110 cm

Max Beckmann's intense Self-Portrait with Trumpet (1938) captures the artist’s expressionist style through a serious man in red holding a trumpet, alongside a bottle and cup. This powerful oil on canvas offers a glimpse into Beckmann’s unique vision and artistic legacy – discover this remarkable piece.

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Temptation

Temptation (1937) — Maxas Beckmannas
1937 · original 199 x 170 cm

A powerful German Expressionist triptych by Max Beckmann featuring distorted figures and symbolic scenes of lust and greed from 1937, inviting you to explore the profound depth of this masterpiece for your collection.

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Self-Portrait in Florence

Self-Portrait in Florence (1907) — Maxas Beckmannas
1907 · original 90 x 98 cm

Expressionist self‑portrait of a stern man holding a cigarette, painted by Max Beckmann in 1907; explore this striking piece or bring it into your collection.

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The Old Actress

The Old Actress (1926) — Maxas Beckmannas
1926 · Metropolitano muziejus, New York · original 101 x 71 cm

The painting resides at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MetCollects), acquired in 2017.

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Self Portrait with a Bucket Hat

Self Portrait with a Bucket Hat (1921) — Maxas Beckmannas
1921 · Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe

Max Beckmann’s ‘Self Portrait with a Bucket Hat’ (1921) is a haunting monochromatic etching exploring identity & duality. A key work of German Expressionism, its layered reflections offer a contemplative glimpse into the artist's psyche.

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Clown with Women and Young Clown

Clown with Women and Young Clown — Maxas Beckmannas
Museum Folkwang, Esenas

Explore Max Beckmann's poignant masterpiece 'Clown with Women and Young Clown,' a black & white depiction capturing human connection amidst unsettling beauty. Discover its artistic influences and historical significance.

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Still Life with Three Skulls

Still Life with Three Skulls — Maxas Beckmannas

Three haunting skulls and scattered bottles create a profound sense of mortality in this powerful German Expressionist still life by Max Beckmann, inviting you to explore the depths of this evocative masterpiece.

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Self-portrait with champagne glass

Self-portrait with champagne glass (1919) — Maxas Beckmannas
1919

Max Beckmann's 'Self-portrait with champagne glass,' painted in 1919, captures a moment of social interaction with distorted figures reflecting the artist’s post-war vision. Explore this iconic work and bring its unique style into your space.

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The King

The King (1937) — Maxas Beckmannas
1937 · original 135 x 100 cm

Max Beckmann's haunting 'The King,' painted in 1937 during his exile, showcases Expressionist drama through a poignant portrait blending regal dignity with childlike vulnerability—a masterpiece to explore and cherish.

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Bird's hell

Bird's hell (1938) — Maxas Beckmannas
1938

Experience the surreal chaos of Max Beckmann's 1938 masterpiece, Bird's hell, a vibrant depiction of disorder and life; discover this complex vision today.

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The argonauts

The argonauts (1950) — Maxas Beckmannas
1950

Vibrant figures interact in this striking 1950 painting by Max Beckmann. Explore the depth of this masterpiece and bring it home today.

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Rugby players

Rugby players (1929) — Maxas Beckmannas
1929

Max Beckmann's "Rugby Players" (1929) captures the raw energy of an expressionist rugby game with distorted figures and a sense of mystery. Explore this iconic black and white painting and discover similar artworks for sale.

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The acrobats

The acrobats (1939) — Maxas Beckmannas
1939

A powerful Expressionist triptych by Max Beckmann featuring distorted figures and vibrant colors that explore social anxiety and human drama, inviting you to experience this masterpiece of German modernism.

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Quappi and Indian

Quappi and Indian — Maxas Beckmannas
Museum Folkwang, Esenas

Max Beckmann’s "Quappi and Indian" presents a haunting Expressionist portrait of vulnerability and unspoken tension through distorted figures and a crimson backdrop reflecting post-WWI anxieties. Explore this iconic 1928 artwork and discover its rich symbolism.

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The prodigal son

The prodigal son (1949) — Maxas Beckmannas
1949
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Odysseus and Calypso

Odysseus and Calypso (1943) — Maxas Beckmannas
1943 · original 115 x 150 cm

Max Beckmann’s ‘Odysseus and Calypso’ (1943) is a powerfully Expressionist oil painting depicting the iconic Greek hero and nymph with distorted forms and vibrant colors, capturing intense emotion and inviting you to explore this masterpiece.

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Alfi with Mask

Alfi with Mask (1936) — Maxas Beckmannas
1936

Max Beckmann’s "Alfi with Mask" (1936) – a powerful Expressionist nude exploring anonymity & trauma. Bold colors, impasto texture, and distorted forms evoke WWI's impact. Explore this iconic artwork.

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Party in Paris

Party in Paris (1947) — Maxas Beckmannas
1947
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Maxas Beckmannas

1884 – 1950

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Pagrindinė informacija
  • Room fitpopieriaus svetainė, restaurant
  • Born1884, Leipzigas, Vokietija
  • Copyright statusPublic domain
  • Lifespan66 years
  • Museums on APSMuseum Folkwang, Kunsthaus Zürich, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Metropolitano muziejus, Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe
  • Mediumsaliejus ant drobės
  • Also known asMax Karl Friedrich Beckmann, Bekmanas Maksas Karolis Frydrichas, Max Beckman, Max Carl Friedrich Beckmann, m. beckmann
  • Emotional tonesunkus ir tamsus
Biography

The Life and Art of Max Beckmann

Max Beckmann was a man of many disciplines, working as a painter, draftsman, printmaker, sculptor, and writer. He entered the world on February 12, 1884, in Leipzig, Saxony. He grew up in an upper-middle-class family as the youngest of three children. His early years were shaped by the quiet stability of his home until 1894, when his father, Carl Beckmann, a grain merchant, passed away. His mother, Antoine Beckmann, remained a central figure in his life as he began to find his way through the complexities of modern existence.

His work often felt like a confrontation with the reality of the human condition. He did not merely paint scenes; he captured the tension of a changing era through a variety of mediums. His output was vast, ranging from large-scale canvases to intimate prints. He was a man who sought to articulate the weight of history through his hands, often using the tools of his trade to process the shifting landscapes of the twentieth century.

  • Self-Portrait in Florence (1907)
  • The Night (1919)
  • The Iron Bridge (View of Frankfurt) (1922)
  • Self-Portrait with Trumpet (1938)
  • The Prodigal Son (1949)

Early Life and Artistic Training

Born into a middle-class family in Leipzig, Germany, Max Beckmann showed an early inclination toward drawing. His initial sketches revealed a precocious talent that hinted at the depth of his later work. During these formative years, he sought out the rigor of the old traditions, training in a conservative academic style that emphasized technical precision. This grounding in formal technique provided him with a solid foundation, even as his own spirit began to push against the boundaries of conventional methods.

As he matured, Beckmann found himself drawn to the Old Masters. He spent much of his time studying their compositions and mastery of form, a fascination that would eventually help him develop a strikingly original style. He was not content with mere imitation; instead, he used the lessons of the past to build a personal visual language. This period of study was marked by a tension between his academic training and a growing desire to express something more profound and less structured.

By 1912, he was already tackling ambitious subjects that required a command of large-scale composition. One such work was his painting of The Sinking of the Titanic, a piece that demonstrated his ability to handle complex, dramatic narratives. At this stage, his work was characterized by academically correct depictions, focusing on the weight and presence of figures within a defined space. He was a history painter at heart, using the grand scale of the past to explore the human condition through a lens of structured, deliberate form.

Experiences During World War I

The outbreak of World War I brought a sudden, violent end to Beckmann's academic training. He did not remain a bystander to the conflict; instead, he volunteered to serve in the medical corps. Working as a medical orderly, he was thrust into the direct reality of human suffering. The clinical, structured world of his early training was replaced by the chaotic and harrowing conditions of the front lines.

The strain of this service eventually became too much to bear. While stationed on the Belgian front, the weight of the war's devastation led to a nervous breakdown. He was discharged from the military in 1915, returning to a life that had been fundamentally altered by what he had witnessed. The horrors he saw during his time in the medical corps ignited a radical shift in his vision. The academic precision of his youth gave way to a new way of seeing, one that reflected a fractured and troubled humanity.

Artistic Style and Technique

Beckmann’s visual language was built from a tension between tradition and a restless, modern impulse. He looked back to the Old Masters, finding a foundation in the works of Rembrandt and Rubens, while also drawing from the structured forms of Cézanne and the emotive brushwork of Van Gogh. His compositions often felt crowded and compressed, utilizing shallow space and dark, heavy outlines to push his subjects toward the viewer. This technique created a sense of claustrophobia, as if the figures were trapped within the frame. He frequently paired this distorted figuration with a brutal realism, using his canvases to offer sharp social criticism of the world around him.

The physical application of paint was central to his expressive power. He favored a masterful impasto technique, applying the medium in thick, gestural brushstrokes that gave his surfaces a palpable, heavy weight. This texture added a sense of urgency to his depictions of human struggle. His interests were not limited to the Western tradition; he also found inspiration in the unsettling, symbolic narratives of Northern European artists like Bosch, Bruegel, and Matthias Grünewald. By blending these influences, he developed a way of painting that felt both ancient and deeply rooted in the anxieties of the twentieth century.

  • The Night (1919)
  • The Iron Bridge (View of Frankfurt) (1922)
  • Self-Portrait with Horn (1938)
  • The Night (1919)

The Weimar Republic and New Objectivity

During the 1920s, Beckmann found himself moving through a Germany that was struggling to find its footing. He became associated with the New Objectivity movement, a style that moved away from the inward-looking emotions of earlier years toward a more direct, often biting, look at reality. His work from this period captured the doomed nature of the Weimar Republic with a sense of acidic cynicism. He did not shy away from the chaos of the era, instead using his brush to document the tension of a society in transition.

Even when his subjects appeared light or festive, such as circus performers or social gatherings, an undercurrent of moodiness or unease often remained beneath the surface. There was a persistent sense of discomfort in his compositions. This tension was particularly evident in his graphic work. He produced several black-and-white print portfolios during these years, including the work titled Hell, which utilized the raw power of printmaking to explore the darker aspects of the human condition.

  • The Night (1919)
  • The Iron Bridge (View of Frankfurt) (1922)
  • Rugby players (1929)

Exile in Amsterdam and the Nazi Regime

The political climate in Germany grew increasingly hostile toward Beckmann’s vision. In 1933, the rise of the Nazi regime brought direct consequences to his professional life when he was dismissed from his teaching position at the Stadel Art School in Frankfurt. His work was targeted by the authorities and included in the Degenerate Art exhibition, a move that signaled the impossibility of remaining in his homeland. Facing this mounting pressure and the threat of the regime, he chose to leave Germany behind.

Beckmann spent ten years in self-imposed exile in Amsterdam. This period was marked by the profound uncertainty of living through the Second World War. While in Amsterdam, his paintings often turned toward mythic and parabolic images, moving away from the specific realities of the world he had left behind. His art during these years reflected a sense of being unmoored from a particular time or place, focusing instead on the internal struggles of the human condition.

  • Departure (1933–35)

Life and Work in America

After years of living in exile in Amsterdam, Max Beckmann finally immigrated to America in 1947. His arrival marked a new chapter of stability, though his focus remained deeply tied to the act of creation and the sharing of his craft. He spent his first two years in the United States living in St. Louis, Missouri, where he became an active part of the local artistic community. During this time, he shared his knowledge through teaching positions at Washington University in St. Louis and the Brooklyn Museum.

The final years of his life were spent in New York, where he moved in 1949. This period was brief, lasting only until his death in 1950. Even in these concluding months, his work continued to reflect the personal and psychological depth that had characterized his entire career. His presence in the American art scene was marked by a refusal to simplify his complex visual language, even as he settled into a new home far from his German roots.

  • Self-Portrait in Blue Jacket (1950)

Notable and Key Artworks

Beckmann’s canvases often felt like crowded, claustrophobic rooms where the tension of the era was physically palpable. In 1919, he produced The Night, a work that captures the fragmentation of modern life through distorted figures and a sense of profound alienation. This piece reflects the societal trauma left in the wake of the Great War, using a heavy, psychological approach to depict the chaos of the post-war period. His ability to translate internal anxiety into a visual language became a defining feature of his output.

As the industrial landscape of Germany shifted, so did his focus. His 1922 painting, The Iron Bridge (View of Frankfurt), uses thick, gestural brushstrokes to depict a city in transition. The composition is anchored by the heavy, geometric silhouette of the suspension bridge, cutting through a palette of saturated earth tones and industrial grays. It captures the pulsating energy of an urban environment caught between the old world and a rapidly modernizing future.

Throughout his life, Beckmann returned to his own image, using his own face to explore the human condition. His 1938 work, Self-Portrait with Horn, shows him navigating a world of increasing uncertainty. Even in his final years, his work remained deeply personal. His Self-Portrait in Blue Jacket, painted in 1950, remains a significant part of his late period, reflecting the man he had become after his time in exile and his move to America.

  • Great Scene of Agony (1906)
  • Self-Portrait in Florence (1907)
  • Self-Portrait with a Bucket Hat (about 1921)
  • The Old Actress (1926)
  • Self-Portrait in tuxedo (1927)

Legacy and Historical Impact

Max Beckmann remains a central figure in the history of 20th-century painting. While he often resisted the labels placed upon him, his work is widely considered a cornerstone of the German Expressionism movement. He possessed a singular ability to translate the fractured psyche of a continent into a visual language that felt both deeply personal and universally understood. His paintings do not merely depict scenes; they carry an extraordinary psychological depth that forces a confrontation with the human condition.

His influence extended far beyond the borders of Germany. Even as he navigated the difficult years of exile in Amsterdam and his eventual move to the United States, his voice remained distinct. He managed to bridge the gap between traditional academic training and the radical shifts of modernism. By refusing to settle into a single movement, he carved out a space that was entirely his own, characterized by a tension between the physical world and the internal, often troubled, landscape of the mind.

  • The Night (1919)
  • The Iron Bridge (View of Frankfurt) (1922)
  • Self-Portrait with Horn (1938)
  • The Prodigal Son (1949)

Where to See His Works Today

Finding the physical traces of Beckmann's life requires traveling through the cities that shaped his exile and his later years. In Germany, the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen in Duesseldorf maintains a significant presence of his work, holding pieces like The Night from 1919. His presence in Europe is also felt in Zurich, where the Kunsthaus Zürich preserves his imagery. These collections offer a way to see how his vision shifted as he moved through the complexities of the early twentieth century.

For those following his path to the United States, his later life is documented in American institutions. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York holds works from his final years, including his 1950 Self-Portrait in Blue Jacket. The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) also maintains his works within its permanent collection. These pieces reflect the final chapter of a man who spent his last years navigating the streets of New York.

  • The Night (1919)
  • Self-Portrait in Blue Jacket (1950)
  • Seascape with poplars (1924)
  • The Iron Bridge (View of Frankfurt) (1922)

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