MAX BEERBOHM (BRITISH, 1872-1956)
On the Rue Carmartin
signed, inscribed and dated 'On the Rue Carmartin/Shade of the seventh Edward: "After all, this is the most/fitting of my memorials."/max 1912' (lower left)
pencil, ink and wash
30.7 x 32.4 cm. (12 1/2 x 12 3/4 in.)

Max Beerbohm was a celebrated British artist, known for his masterful caricaturist and satirist, his incisive wit and keen observation of late Victorian and Edwardian society. Through his drawings and essays, published notably in Punch, Beerbohm captured the essence of his era's luminaries with humor and insight, as displayed in this example. His unique ability to distill personalities and societal commentary throughout his works made him a singular figure in both art and literature, leaving an indelible mark on British cultural life.