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Carnival Mask - Max Beckmann Expressionism Art Print


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Description

Beckmann's "Carnival Mask" pulses with the feverish energy of German Expressionism, a dazzling art print that captures the zeitgeist of Weimar-era decadence.

The masked figure, awash in a sea of violets and greens punctuated by electric pink, embodies the dichotomy of revelation and concealment. Bold, angular brushstrokes carve out a woman caught between performance and authenticity, her carnival prop a shield against the world's prying eyes.

This masterpiece of psychological portraiture delves deep into the human psyche, exploring themes of identity and societal masks with unflinching intensity. Beckmann's genius lies in his ability to render the intangible tangible, transforming pigment into raw emotion. 

As an art print, it brings the provocative power of German Expressionism into contemporary spaces, challenging viewers to confront their own hidden selves.

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Bold, vibrant, non-toxic pigment inks honor your artwork and the planet.

Smooth, natural white surface enhances color accuracy and detail, ensuring true-to-life tones without glare or distortion.

High-definition print lab techniques deliver sharper details and deeper saturation that endure for generations.

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Framed Art Prints

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Chevron cut frames made from FSC® certified wood with an ultra-clear perspex glaze.

Chic acid-free mount border used in art galleries and museums. Ensuring your art print remains vivid and free from discoloration.

Three distinctive colors

1. Black: Inky undertones suit everything from bold modernity to gothic opulence.

2. White: A crisp look that helps art shine brighter in dark rooms to lift your mood.

3. Natural: Infuses warmth wherever it roams with those rich, honeyed tones.

About the Artist

Max Beckmann (1884–1950) was a German painter, printmaker, and draftsman whose uncompromising vision redefined modern figurative art. Defying the constraints of Expressionism, he fused brutal realism with mythic grandeur, distilling the chaos of the 20th century into psychologically charged compositions. His signature triptychs—monumental, fragmented narratives steeped in allegory—stand as some of the most profound meditations on war, exile, and the existential crisis of modernity. Dismissed by the Nazi regime as "degenerate art," Beckmann fled Germany, first to Amsterdam and later to the United States, where his enigmatic self-portraits, brooding cityscapes, and haunting cabaret scenes profoundly influenced American modernism. His work, saturated with shadowed intensity and symbolic distortion, reflects the fractured psyche of a world in upheaval. Beckmann’s bold, gestural brushwork, dynamic compositions, and penetrating psychological depth continue to shape the language of contemporary painting. Through his labyrinthine imagery—where circus performers, exiles, and masked figures inhabit dreamlike, claustrophobic spaces—Beckmann transformed the personal into the universal, offering a harrowing, timeless reflection on power, fate, and the human condition.

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