Departure

'Departure' is a significant triptych by German artist Max Beckmann, created between 1932 and 1935. Exhibiting characteristics of Expressionism and influenced by Genre painting, the work features three panels: The Castle (left), The Homecoming (center), and The Staircase (right). The panels, all of the same height, evoke a narrative trip through scenes loaded with emotional intensity. Held at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, this work is considered one of Beckmann's most renowned triptychs, showcasing his mastery of Genre painting within a modernist framework.