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Max Pechstein
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Fan account of Hermann Max Pechstein, a German expressionist painter and printmaker, and a member of the Die Brücke group.
1881-1955
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Day of Steel https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/day-of-steel-1911
"Day of Steel" by Max Pechstein illustrates a vibrant landscape featuring stylized nude figures amidst brightly colored trees and hills, reflecting the German Expressionist movement's emphasis on emotional impact through bold colors and dynamic forms. Pechstein, a member of the Die Brücke group, often drew inspiration from natural settings and incorporated vivid, contrasting colors to evoke a sense of primal connection to nature.
October 3, 2026 at 10:29 AM
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Indian and Woman https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/indian-and-woman-1910
Indian and Woman
October 2, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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Plate (facing page 12) from Yali und sein weisses Weib (Yali and His White Wife) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/32138
Gift of Mrs. Alfred Marrow
October 2, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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Fraukopf https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/fraukopf-1911
"Fraukopf" by Max Pechstein features a striking and expressive watercolor portrait, characterized by bold contours and vibrant, exaggerated colors typical of the German Expressionist movement. Pechstein, a prominent member of the Die Brücke group, often depicted expressive studies of human emotion, capturing dynamic perspectives and intense facial expressions.
October 2, 2026 at 7:14 AM
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And lead us not into temptation https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/and-lead-us-not-into-temptation-1922
This vivid woodcut by Max Pechstein, a prominent figure of the German Expressionist movement, presents two intertwined figures amid chaotic and angular forms, encapsulating a struggle with desire and spiritual tension. Pechstein masterfully uses stark contrast and dynamic lines to convey the complexity of human emotion and morality.
October 1, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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Dancer (Pair of Dancers) https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/dancer-pair-of-dancers-1909
"Dancer (Pair of Dancers)" by Max Pechstein captures a lively, expressive scene of two dancers in motion, emphasizing dynamic movement and vibrant energy. Pechstein, a prominent member of the German Expressionist movement, often drew inspiration from modern urban life and the emotional depth of human experience.
October 1, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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In der Brandungswelle https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/in-der-brandungswelle-1949
"In der Brandungswelle" by Max Pechstein captures the dynamic energy of a boat navigating turbulent sea waves, a testament to Pechstein's skill in expressionist maritime themes. Max Pechstein, a prominent German expressionist, was known for his bold lines and vivid depictions of nature's power and human endeavor.
October 1, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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Mother (Mutter) (plate, loose leaf) from the periodical Das Kunstblatt, vol. 2, no. 6 (Jun 1918) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/72952
Transferred from the Museum Library
September 30, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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Athlete (Athlet) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/61893
Gift of Mrs. Iola Haverstick
September 30, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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Waldweg https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/waldweg-1919
"Waldweg" by Max Pechstein captures a vibrant pathway through a dense forest, embodying the vivid color palette and dynamic form characteristic of German Expressionism. In the painting, figures walk along the path, showcasing Pechstein's interest in the interplay between nature and human presence.
September 30, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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The Red House https://www.artic.edu/artworks/205573/
The artists of Brücke (Bridge) regularly worked together, both in their studios as well as out of doors; this communal approach contributed to the early consistency of their style and reflected an important aspect of their utopian program. Echoing larger social concerns about health at the time, Max Pechstein and his colleagues often escaped the constraints of city life to find a more authentic existence in nature, documenting their experiences in their work. Later, after his relocation to Berlin in 1908, he also made solitary trips to Nidden, a remote fishing village on the Baltic Sea. Pechstein painted The Red House during the second of these trips, attracted to the expansive dunes and forests of the region as well as the local people and architecture. Bequest of Kenneth and Bernice Newberger
September 29, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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Sunset https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/sunset-1921
Max Pechstein's "Sunset" vividly showcases his expressionist style, emphasizing bold colors and emotional intensity. The scene features two figures standing against a dramatic sunset, with dynamic brushwork capturing a sense of movement and introspection.
September 29, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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Our Father Who Art in Heaven https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/our-father-who-art-in-heaven-1921
Max Pechstein's woodcut "Our Father Who Art in Heaven" embodies the German Expressionist style with its bold lines and dynamic forms. The piece uses religious iconography and text to explore themes of spirituality and the human condition, reflecting Pechstein's interest in both tradition and modernism.
September 29, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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Untitled (plate, facing page 20) from Die Samländische Ode (The Samland Ode) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/11730
Gift of R. Kirk Askew, Jr.
September 28, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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Untitled (in-text plate, page 8) from Die Samländische Ode (The Samland Ode) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/11743
Gift of R. Kirk Askew, Jr.
September 28, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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Head of a Sailor (Fisherman's Head) (Kopf eines Seemannes [Fischerkopf]) from the portfolio Dedicated to Arno Holz on his 60th Birthday by German Artists (Arno Holz zum sechzigsten Geburtstage, gewidmet von deutschen Künstlern) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/68575
Gift of Samuel A. Berger
September 28, 2026 at 7:06 AM
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Grief (Leid) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/62215
Gift of The Philip and Lynn Straus Foundation Fund
September 27, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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Untitled (plate, facing page 32) from Die Samländische Ode (The Samland Ode) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/11737
Gift of R. Kirk Askew, Jr.
September 27, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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Nidden Coastline with Fishing Boats https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/nidden-coastline-with-fishing-boats-1909
"Nidden Coastline with Fishing Boats" by Max Pechstein showcases a vibrant expressionist style, characterized by bold colors and dynamic brushstrokes. The scene depicts moored boats along a tranquil shoreline, capturing the serene beauty of the Nidden landscape.
September 27, 2026 at 10:22 AM
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Woman desired by Man https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/woman-desired-by-man-1919
"Woman Desired by Man" is an expressive woodcut by Max Pechstein, reflecting the raw emotion and dynamic forms characteristic of the German Expressionist movement. Pechstein's work often explored themes of human desire and connection through bold geometric shapes and stark contrasts.
September 26, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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Untitled (plate, facing page 24) from Die Samländische Ode (The Samland Ode) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/11732
Gift of R. Kirk Askew, Jr.
September 26, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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Untitled (in-text plate, page 30) from Die Samländische Ode (The Samland Ode) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/11735
Gift of R. Kirk Askew, Jr.
September 26, 2026 at 8:36 AM
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Bay of Monterosso https://www.slam.org/collection/objects/13524/
"Bay of Monterosso" by Max Pechstein vividly captures labor and community life, depicting fishermen at work along a vibrant shoreline. Utilizing bold colors and dynamic forms, Pechstein emphasizes the harmony between humans and nature within this coastal scene, typical of his Expressionist style.
September 25, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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Title Page (Titelblatt) from The Lord's Prayer (Das Vater Unser) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/109157
Transferred from the Museum Library
September 25, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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Junges Madchen https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/junges-madchen-1908
"Junges Mädchen" by Max Pechstein, a prominent figure in the German Expressionism movement, captures a young woman with bold, vibrant colors that highlight her playful gaze. Pechstein’s use of dynamic brushstrokes and vivid hues is characteristic of his style, emphasizing emotion and energy in early 20th century art.
September 24, 2026 at 4:07 PM