The Old Actress

Max Beckmann

1926 · Oil on canvas · Modern and Contemporary Art

The sitter’s features convey both resilience and resignation. She probably played only character roles. Beckmann must have known her well, because he usually portrayed people who were close to him.

Artist

Max Beckmann

Date

1926

Medium

Oil on canvas

Department

Modern and Contemporary Art

Credit line

Bequest of William Kelly Simpson, 2017