A leading German painter and printmaker, Max Beckmann forged a powerful, highly individual style that bridged Expressionism, New Objectivity, and post-war modernism. His bold use of color, compressed space, and symbolic imagery conveyed the turbulence of early twentieth-century Europe. Exiled during the Nazi era, Beckmann continued to explore themes of identity, conflict, and the human condition through complex allegorical scenes, securing his reputation as one of the most influential German artists of his generation.