# Portraits of Mr. Max Beerbohm explained — The Works of Max Beerbohm

> Chapter companion for The Works of Max Beerbohm by Max Beerbohm.

## What happens

A collection of portraits and references to Max Beerbohm from various publications and artists, including a sketch from 'The Sketch,' a lithograph from 'Oxford Characters' by Will Rothenstein, a pastel by an unknown artist, a painting by Walter Sickert featuring King George IV, and a mention in 'Woman' magazine.

## Themes in this chapter

### The Artist as Detached Observer

The chapter presents Beerbohm as a subject of artistic observation, emphasizing the role of the artist in capturing and interpreting his persona.

### Royalty and Public Perception

The inclusion of King George IV in Sickert's portrait suggests a thematic link between Beerbohm's public image and royal iconography.

## Character check-ins

### Max Beerbohm

Subject of multiple portraits and sketches in various publications.

### King George IV

Appears in a portrait by Walter Sickert, standing before a picture of George the Fourth.

## Key lines

> Portraits of Mr. Max Beerbohm Max Beerbohm in “Boyhood.” The Sketch , Jan. 2, 1895, p. 439.

A portrait of Max Beerbohm as a boy was published in The Sketch on January 2, 1895.

_This establishes an early public image of Beerbohm._

> Max Beerbohm. Oxford Characters . Lithographs by Will Rothenstein. Part 6.

Beerbohm was featured in the sixth part of the 'Oxford Characters' series, a set of lithographs by Will Rothenstein.

_This highlights Beerbohm's association with Oxford and the artistic community._

> Portrait of Mr. Beerbohm standing before a picture of George the Fourth, by Walter Sickert.

Walter Sickert painted a portrait of Beerbohm standing in front of a painting of King George IV.

_This juxtaposition suggests a commentary on Beerbohm's persona and historical figures._

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