Max Beckmann
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Max Beckmann
Summary
Max Beckmann is a human[1]. He was born in Leipzig[2]. He was born on February 27, 1884[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on December 27, 1950[5]. He worked as a painter[6], sculptor[7], architectural draftsperson[8], printmaker[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (959 views/month, #6,990 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Max Beckmann was born in Leipzig[2].
- Max Beckmann passed away in New York City[4].
- Max Beckmann was born on February 27, 1884[3].
- Max Beckmann was born on February 12, 1884[12].
- Max Beckmann died on December 27, 1950[5].
- Max Beckmann was married to Minna Beckmann-Tube[13].
- Max Beckmann was married to Mathilde Beckmann[14].
- Max Beckmann held citizenship in Germany[15].
- Max Beckmann worked as a painter[6].
- Max Beckmann's professions included sculptor[7].
- Max Beckmann's professions included architectural draftsperson[8].
- Max Beckmann's professions included printmaker[9].
- Max Beckmann's professions included writer[10].
- Max Beckmann worked as a university teacher[16].
- Max Beckmann's field of work was painting[17].
- Max Beckmann was employed by Städelschule[18].
- Among Max Beckmann's employers was Washington University in St. Louis[19].
- Max Beckmann's education included a stint at King Albert School[20].
- Max Beckmann was educated at Weimar Saxon-Grand Ducal Art School[21].
- A notable student of Max Beckmann was Karl Tratt[22].
- A notable work attributed to Max Beckmann is Self-Portrait in Tuxedo[23].
- A notable work attributed to Max Beckmann is Self-Portrait with Red Scarf[24].
- A notable work attributed to Max Beckmann is Departure[25].
- A notable work attributed to Max Beckmann is Birds’ Hell[26].
- Max Beckmann received the Villa Romana Prize[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: DE[29]
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Began / founded: 1884-02-12[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1950-12-27[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 6c7de9d2-e3a8-4505-b67b-39a08d5f78b4[32]
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Origins and Family
Max Beckmann was born in Leipzig[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 27, 1884[3] and February 12, 1884[12].
Education
Educated at King Albert School[20], a school[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1880[35] and Weimar Saxon-Grand Ducal Art School[21], an art academy[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1860[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], sculptor[7], architectural draftsperson[8], printmaker[9], writer[10], and university teacher[16]. Max Beckmann's field of work was painting[17]. Employers include Städelschule[18], an art academy[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1829[41] and Washington University in St. Louis[19], a private university[42], in United States[43], founded in 1853[44], headquartered in St. Louis County[45]. A notable student of him was Karl Tratt[22].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Self-Portrait in Tuxedo[23], a painting[46], founded in 1927[47]; Self-Portrait with Red Scarf[24], a painting[48], founded in 1917[49]; Departure[25], a painting[50], founded in 1932[51]; and Birds’ Hell[26], a painting[52], founded in 1937[53].
Recognition
Max Beckmann received the Villa Romana Prize[27].
Personal Life
Spouses include Minna Beckmann-Tube[13], an opera singer[54], 1881–1964[55], of Germany[56] and Mathilde Beckmann[14], a painter[57], 1904–1986[58], of Germany[59].
Death and Burial
Max Beckmann died on December 27, 1950[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[60].
Why It Matters
Max Beckmann ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (959 views/month, #6,990 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
He has been cited as an influence by Carle Hessay[63], an artist[64], 1911–1978[65], of Canada[66], specialised in painting[67].
FAQs
Where was Max Beckmann born?
Max Beckmann's place of birth was Leipzig[2].
Where did Max Beckmann die?
Max Beckmann passed away in New York City[4].
Who was Max Beckmann married to?
Max Beckmann's spouses include Minna Beckmann-Tube[13] and Mathilde Beckmann[14].
What did Max Beckmann do for work?
Max Beckmann worked as painter[6], sculptor[7], architectural draftsperson[8], printmaker[9], and writer[10].
Where did Max Beckmann go to school?
Max Beckmann was educated at King Albert School[20] and Weimar Saxon-Grand Ducal Art School[21].
What awards did Max Beckmann receive?
Honors received include Villa Romana Prize[27].
Who did Max Beckmann influence?
Max Beckmann has been cited as an influence by Carle Hessay[63].