{"product_id":"evening-party-tischgesellschaft-max-beckmann","title":"Evening Party (Tischgesellschaft) - Max Beckmann","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1918 drypoint by Max Beckmann depicting a group of figures in a domestic interior, rendered with sharp, expressive lines and deep, atmospheric shadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Beckmann produced this drypoint, titled Tischgesellschaft (Evening Party), in 1918. The work captures a domestic interior scene, a common subject for the artist during this period. Beckmann employs a raw, immediate graphic style, using sharp, angular lines to define the figures and the surrounding space. The composition features a group of individuals seated around a table, their postures suggesting a sense of social tension or quiet introspection rather than conviviality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drypoint technique allows for a burr on the metal plate, which creates the soft, velvety blacks seen in the shadows and the clothing of the figures. Beckmann uses these dark areas to anchor the composition, contrasting them against the lighter, more sparsely worked areas of the paper. The background is suggested through rapid, energetic hatching, which adds a sense of urgency to the scene. The figures appear somewhat isolated from one another, a characteristic element of Beckmann's work that explores the psychological distance between people in social settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print reflects the artist's engagement with the social realities of post-war Germany. By focusing on the mundane interactions of daily life, Beckmann provides a glimpse into the atmosphere of the era. The lack of clear narrative resolution invites the viewer to interpret the relationships between the subjects. The work is a fine example of the expressive potential of printmaking, where the economy of line conveys complex emotional states. It remains a significant piece within his graphic oeuvre, demonstrating his ability to transform ordinary scenes into studies of human character and social dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blumen-auf-weiss-zyklamen-und-hyazinthe-gabriele-munter\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBlumen auf Weiß (Zyklamen und Hyazinthe) - Gabriele Münter — Gabriele Münter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Beckmann","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58626515075407,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58626562228559,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58626562261327,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58626562294095,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58626562326863,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58626562359631,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58626562392399,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58626562425167,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58626562457935,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58626562490703,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58626562523471,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58626562556239,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Evening-Party-Tischgesellschaft-_Poster_CompositorV1_1788241502577.jpg?v=1788242555","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/evening-party-tischgesellschaft-max-beckmann","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}