Afternoon (1946) by Max Beckmann

Afternoon - Max Beckmann - 1946

Artwork Information

TitleAfternoon
ArtistMax Beckmann
Date1946
MediumOil On Canvas
Dimensions89.5 x 133.5 cm
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About Afternoon

Max Beckmann’s “Afternoon” is a stunning painting created in 1946 using the Expressionist style. The image features a combination of a mermaid and ravens perched on a weathervane, showcasing Beckmann’s vivid imagination. This painting is part of a larger autobiographical series called “Day and Dream,” where the artist reminisces about his childhood fondly.

Beckmann was associated with Expressionism and New Objectivity, meaning his art blended the real and imaginary world. His experiences as a medical volunteer during World War I influenced his style significantly. In 1937, Beckmann fled to the Netherlands to escape Nazi persecution, where he captured engaging self-portraits that remain highly regarded until today.

“As Afternoon” beckons for interpretation, it encapsulates many of Beckman’s defining characteristics as an artist known for creating thoughtful works filled with vividness and humor creatively. Combining fairytale characters like mermaids into one piece isn’t too difficult for Max when he displayed it on this canvas in such an emotion-filled manner!

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