Lithograph. Signed, titled, and numbered. One of 75 copies. On imitation Japan paper. 71.3 x 50.6 cm. Sheet: 84,5 x 61 cm.
Sheet 6 of the series “Hell.” Printed by C. Naumann's Druckerei, Frankfurt am Main. Published by I.B. Neumann, Berlin, Fall 1919. [MH].

• The print series “Hell” occupies a central position in Beckmann's oeuvre.
• Here, Max Beckmann grapples with the experiences of World War I.
• In the years following World War I, Beckmann devoted himself intensively to printmaking; he produced only a few paintings.
LITERATURE: James Hofmaier, Max Beckmann. Catalogue raisonné of his prints, vol. 1, Bern 1990, CR no. 144 (with ill., different copy). - - Hauswedell & Nolte, Hamburg, 231st Auction, June 8, 1979, lot 113 (with ill.).

Private collection, Munich (1979, Hauswedell & Nolte, Hamburg, family-owned ever since)

In good condition. Slightly browned overall, with slightly more browning in the mat cutout. Some creases and crease marks. Three small tears (each approx. 4 mm) along the left edge of the sheet. The right edge of the sheet is irregular due to studio processing, resulting in a few tiny tears here as well.