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Max Beckmann (German, 1884–1950. Worked in Amsterdam 1936–47; in U.S.A. 1947–50.)

Self-Portrait with a Cigarette [Selbstbildnis auf gelben Grund mit Zigarette]. 1923

Oil on canvas, 23 3/4 x 15 7/8" (60.2 x 40.3 cm)
The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. F. H. Hirschland

Collection work meeting criteria specified in Introduction.

255.56

Other works by this artist


Provenance:

I.B. (Israel Ber) Neumann, New Art Circle (from 1923), New York. Acquired from the artist, by 1927
Dr. F.H. Hirschland, New York. By 1930 - 1956
The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. F. H. Hirschland, 1956

Alternate titles:

Self-Portrait with Yellow Background
Selbstportrait auf schwefelgelbem Grund
Self-Portrait with a Cigar

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