Updated октобар 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 401 works by Макс Бекман in our catalogue
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According to this ranking, Ноћ (Плакат 7) (1919) is the most famous painting by Макс Бекман; the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Diseldorf, holds it. It is followed by Velika scena agonije (1906) and Гвоздена мост (Поглед на Франкфурт) (1922). This list draws on the 401 works by Макс Бекман in the catalogue and records the 100 most famous, with date, holding museum and description for each entry.
Max Beckmannova Nacht (Blatt 7) z roku 1919 představuje jedno z nejvýraznějších dílů německého umění první světové války. Tento obraz, vytvořený v rámci skupiny „Hell“ (Die Hölle), není jen estetickou záležitostí; je to komplexní vyjádření sociální traumy a filozofické reflexe doby, která poznala rozklad hodnot a ztrátu víry.
Naslikano 1906. godine, ovo moćno delo Maks Beckmanna predstavlja ključni primer ranog ekspresionizma, najavljujući anksioznosti i psihološka istraživanja koja će definisati veliki deo umetnosti 20. veka. Više od običnog prikaza figura, ovo je visceralno istraživanje ranjivosti, izolacije, a možda čak i smrtnosti.
„Gvozdene mostove (Pogled na Frankfurt)" Maksima Bekmana, nastao 1922. godine, nije samo slika grada; to je snažna vizija urbane energije, industrijskog napretka i dubokih ljudskih odnosa u dobu posle Prvog svetskog rata. Ova kompozicija, koja pripada ekspresionističkom pokretu, ali se istovremeno oslanja na elemente nove objektivnosti, poziva nas da razmotrimo slojeve značenja koji se kriju iza očigledne scene gradskog života.
„Kolumbina” Maksa Bekmana predstavlja upečatljiv primer nemačkog ekspresionizma, nastao 1950. godine tokom umetnikovih poznih godina. Ovo monumentalno ulje na platnu prikazuje sednu žensku figuru ukrašenu maskom, okruženu odvažnim arhitektonskim elementima i živopisnim bojama. Slikarsko delo je savršen primer Bekmanovog prepoznatljivog stila, koji karakterišu izobličene figure, bogata simbolika i emocionalni intenzitet.
Exploring Human Condition and Society This powerful triptych by Max Beckmann captures the complex tapestry of human existence and societal roles through a vivid, emotionally charged composition. Each panel presents a dynamic scene filled with distorted figures, symbolic objects, and expressive gestures that invite viewers to reflect on themes of confinement, identity, and social interaction. Beckmann’s portrayal of human figures—some seated, others standing or behind bars—evokes a sense of tension,…
The gaze of Max Beckmann meets the viewer directly in Selfportrait in tuxedo, Busch-Reisinger M. This oil-on-canvas work, executed in 1927, captures the artist in a moment of poised, formal presence. He stands before us, a figure of quiet strength, wearing the elegant attire of a tuxedo that marks a specific era of social transition. The painting exists as a significant presence within the German Expressionism movement, embodying the tension…
Max Beckmann, a renowned German Expressionist painter, created his masterpiece Temptation in 1937. This oil on canvas painting is housed at the Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen (Munich, Germany), and it exemplifies Beckmann's unique style and thematic exploration of human nature. The Artistic Context Beckmann was a key figure in the Expressionist movement, which emphasized subjective emotional experience. His work often drew upon historical and mythological themes to convey contemporary moral and spiritual…
The oil on canvas titled Woman with Mandolin in Yellow and Red is a work by Max Beckmann. Created in 1950, the painting carries the artist's signature in the bottom right corner. The inscription reads Beckmann NY 50 in Latin script.
The artwork is a triptych titled The Argonauts, created between 1949 and 1950. The composition features a middle panel containing several figures: the poet Orpheus is positioned at the center, with Jason located at his right and the sea god Glaucus at his left. The painting depicts a variety of people in different positions, including individuals who are standing, sitting, or lying down. The scene includes at least 12 people,…
We are looking at Temptation, a significant work by Max Beckmann. Created in 1937, this oil on canvas painting is a triptych, a format that allows the artist to structure a complex narrative across three distinct panels. The work is a definitive example of German Expressionism within the Modern era.
Quappi in blue in a boat1950
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Apachentanz1938 · Kunsthalle Bremen
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Still Life with Large Green Fruits
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Galleria Umberto1925
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Siesta
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Bathing Scene (The Green Cloak)1934 · National Gallery of Art
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Christ in Limbo1947 · National Gallery of Art
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Still Life with Cigar Box1926 · Bavarske državne slikopisne kolekcije
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Self Portrait in Olive and Brown1945 · Detroit Institute of Arts
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The Argonauts: Music1949 · National Gallery of Art
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Self-Portrait in Gray Robe1941 · Bavarske državne slikopisne kolekcije
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Portrait of Carl Couple1918 · Städel Museum
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Leave-Taking1942 · Музеј Тисен-Борнемиза
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Cabins1948 · Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen
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Reclining Woman by the Sea1950 · Hamburger Kunsthalle
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Farmers Carrying Wood1941 · Bavarske državne slikopisne kolekcije
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The Duchess of Malvedi1926 · Bavarske državne slikopisne kolekcije
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The Circus Carriage1940 · Städel Museum
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Lady in gray cap1944 · Kunsthalle Bremen
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Declaration of War
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Family Scene (Beckmann Family)
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Maternidad
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Departure1935
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Portrait of Edie Rickey1949 · Saint Louis Art Museum
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Double image. People on the street1914 · Berlinische Galerie
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Hotel de l’Ambre1949 · Bavarske državne slikopisne kolekcije
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Small cafe, revolving door1944 · Kunstmuseum Den Haag
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The argonauts, Detalj, Private collect1950
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Conversation (Society I)1908 · Alte Nationalgalerie
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Vampire1948 · Museum Folkwang
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The removal of the sphinxes1945 · Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe
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Studio with Table and Glasses1931 · Bavarske državne slikopisne kolekcije
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Woman Reading at the Beach
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FisherwomenSaint Louis Art Museum
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Resting Woman with Carnations
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Small italian Landscape
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SinagogaStädel Museum
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Family Picture1920 · MoMA - Muzej moderne umetnosti
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Girl in Black on Gray / Young Girl1940 · Bavarske državne slikopisne kolekcije
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Floral still life with mirror1927
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Rugby players, Wilhelm-Lehmbruck-Museum,1929
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Sculpture Studio / Studio Corner1950 · Bavarske državne slikopisne kolekcije
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Red Clown / Man with Crown1941 · Bavarske državne slikopisne kolekcije
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The Argonauts: Painting1949 · National Gallery of Art
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Still life with yellow rosesМузеј Тисен-Борнемиза
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The argonauts, Private collection, New1950 · National Gallery of Art
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Carnival Paris1930 · Bavarske državne slikopisne kolekcije
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The Trapeze1923 · Toledo Museum of Art
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Baccarat1947 · Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
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Portrait of Augusta Countess vom Hagen1908 · Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
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Self-Portrait in Black1944 · Bavarske državne slikopisne kolekcije
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Woman with Mirror and Orchids1947 · Museum of Fine Arts Houston
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The Harbor of GenoaSaint Louis Art Museum
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The Rape of Europa
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The acrobats1939 · Saint Louis Art Museum
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Flower Shop / In Front of the Hotel1936 · Bavarske državne slikopisne kolekcije
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Self-Portrait1905 · Städel Museum
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Self-portrait1899
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Self-portrait1901
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Self-portrait with champagne glass1919 · Städel Museum
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The street1914 · Berlinische Galerie
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Self-Portrait with Raised Hand1908 · Музеј Тисен-Борнемиза
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Dance halls1909
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Company III. Family Battenberg1915
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Before the Masked Ball1922 · Bavarske državne slikopisne kolekcije
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Carnival1920
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Women's Bath1919
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Carnival (Pierrette and Clown)1925
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Double Portrait1923 · Städel Museum
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Portrait of Käthe von Porada1924 · Städel Museum
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Portrait of an Argentinean1929 · Bavarske državne slikopisne kolekcije
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The Beach1927 · Städel Museum
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Two Ladies at the Window1928
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Carnival (Pierrette and Clown)1925 · Kunsthalle Mannheim
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Portrait of S.H.1928
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Still Life with Gramophone and Irises1924
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Reclining woman with book and irises1931
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The Skaters1932 · Minneapolis Institute of Art
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Departure: The Castle1933 · MoMA - Muzej moderne umetnosti
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Lute Player / Banjo-Playing Woman1930
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Margarethe Wichert (daughter of Professor Wichert)1930
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Girls Playing with Dogs1933
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Woman in Bed1932
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Claridge II1930
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Portrait of the Family Lütjens1944 · Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
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Self-Portrait1938 · Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
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Artist1936
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Portrait of a Frenchmen1933 · Centre Pompidou
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Heinrich George Family Portrait1935
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Death1938
The four subjects most frequently represented among these works, each with its best-known example.
The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Макс Бекман | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bavarske državne slikopisne kolekcije |
Minhen | 39 | Velika scena agonije, Woman with Mandolin in Yellow and Red, Temptation |
 Städel Museum |
Frankfurt | 18 | Portrait of Carl Couple, The Circus Carriage, Sinagoga |
 Saint Louis Art Museum |
Sent Luis | 39 | Колумбина, Portrait of Edie Rickey, Fisherwomen |
 National Gallery of Art |
Washington | 8 | Bathing Scene (The Green Cloak), Christ in Limbo, The Argonauts: Music |
 Музеј Тисен-Борнемиза |
Madrid | 4 | Leave-Taking, Still life with yellow roses, Self-Portrait with Raised Hand |
 Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen |
Diseldorf | 3 | Ноћ (Плакат 7), Гвоздена мост (Поглед на Франкфурт), Cabins |
 MoMA - Muzej moderne umetnosti |
New York City | 5 | Family Picture, Departure: The Castle |
 Kunsthalle Bremen |
Bremen | 4 | Apachentanz, Lady in gray cap |
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Naslikano 1906. godine, ovo moćno delo Maks Beckmanna predstavlja ključni primer ranog ekspresionizma, najavljujući anksioznosti i psihološka istraživanja koja će definisati veliki deo umetnosti 20. veka. Više od običnog prikaza figura, ovo je visceralno istraživanje ranjivosti, izolacije, a možda čak i smrtnosti.
Max Beckmannova Nacht (Blatt 7) z roku 1919 představuje jedno z nejvýraznějších dílů německého umění první světové války. Tento obraz, vytvořený v rámci skupiny „Hell“ (Die Hölle), není jen estetickou záležitostí; je to komplexní vyjádření sociální traumy a filozofické reflexe doby, která poznala rozklad hodnot a ztrátu víry.
„Gvozdene mostove (Pogled na Frankfurt)" Maksima Bekmana, nastao 1922. godine, nije samo slika grada; to je snažna vizija urbane energije, industrijskog napretka i dubokih ljudskih odnosa u dobu posle Prvog svetskog rata. Ova kompozicija, koja pripada ekspresionističkom pokretu, ali se istovremeno oslanja na elemente nove objektivnosti, poziva nas da razmotrimo slojeve značenja koji se kriju iza očigledne scene gradskog života.
Max Beckmann, a renowned German Expressionist painter, created his masterpiece Temptation in 1937. This oil on canvas painting is housed at the Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen (Munich, Germany), and it exemplifies Beckmann's unique style and thematic exploration of human nature. The Artistic Context Beckmann was a key figure in the Expressionist movement, which emphasized subjective emotional experience. His work often drew upon historical and mythological themes to convey contemporary moral and spiritual…
Exploring Human Condition and Society This powerful triptych by Max Beckmann captures the complex tapestry of human existence and societal roles through a vivid, emotionally charged composition. Each panel presents a dynamic scene filled with distorted figures, symbolic objects, and expressive gestures that invite viewers to reflect on themes of confinement, identity, and social interaction. Beckmann’s portrayal of human figures—some seated, others standing or behind bars—evokes a sense of tension,…
„Kolumbina” Maksa Bekmana predstavlja upečatljiv primer nemačkog ekspresionizma, nastao 1950. godine tokom umetnikovih poznih godina. Ovo monumentalno ulje na platnu prikazuje sednu žensku figuru ukrašenu maskom, okruženu odvažnim arhitektonskim elementima i živopisnim bojama. Slikarsko delo je savršen primer Bekmanovog prepoznatljivog stila, koji karakterišu izobličene figure, bogata simbolika i emocionalni intenzitet.
Ноћ (Плакат 7) (1919), Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Diseldorf. The following entries are Velika scena agonije (1906) and Гвоздена мост (Поглед на Франкфурт) (1922).
35 years: Макс Бекман was born in 1884 and Ноћ (Плакат 7) is dated 1919.
Ноћ (Плакат 7), Velika scena agonije, Гвоздена мост (Поглед на Франкфурт), Колумбина, Актери, Selfportrait in tuxedo, Busch-Reisinger M, Temptation, Woman with Mandolin in Yellow and Red, The argonauts and Temptation. The list above records the date and holding museum of each.
The catalogue records 401 works by Макс Бекман, dated between 1899 and 1950.
Principally in Bavarske državne slikopisne kolekcije (Minhen), Städel Museum (Frankfurt) and Saint Louis Art Museum (Sent Luis). The museum table above gives the full distribution.
In 1930s: 22 of the 100 works listed on this page are dated to that period, including Temptation.
The earliest dated work listed here is Self-portrait (1899); the latest is Колумбина (1950).
Woman (17), Man (15) and People (14), out of the 100 works listed on this page.
Oil On Canvas, in 41 of the 100 works listed on this page.
Early expressionism, as documented by the works on this page.
Velika scena agonije, Woman with Mandolin in Yellow and Red and Temptation are among the 17 works on this page in the collection of the Bavarske državne slikopisne kolekcije, Minhen.
Yes. Each work listed on this page can be ordered from its own entry as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in a size of your choice.
