beckmann self portrait blue Dimensions (inches):27 x 18" articulated in two planes of

articulated in two planes of action

In the background to the left

and yellow highlights

The colors operate independently of the shapes

The painting is part of a series of paintings with the same theme

beckmann self portrait blue Dimensions (inches):27 x 18" articulated in two planes ofPainted in the United States the same year the artist died at 64 years old. It says a lot about the psychology of Beckmann. He presents himself unadorned, yet full of obstacles to reach his true self. The jacket of vivid blue vibrates with the orange color of the shirt, cheerful colors that contrast with the character's furrowed brow. His body language is defensive: he protects his heart with his arm, one hand in his pocket, while his mouth, fingers,