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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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Untitled (plate, facing page 34) from Die Samländische Ode http://www.moma.org/collection/works/11739
Gift of R. Kirk Askew, Jr.
December 31, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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And / lead / us not / into temptation (und führe / uns nicht / in Versuchung) from The Lord's Prayer (Das Vater Unser) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/109164
Transferred from the Museum Library
December 31, 2025 at 2:53 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.
December 31, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Zwei Dirnen (Two Prostitutes) https://collections.artsmia.org/art/111754/
heads and shoulders of two women wearing large hats; women have small, pinched faces; grey and black on white
December 30, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Sunset over the Blue Bridge https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/sunset-over-the-blue-bridge-1922
"Sunset over the Blue Bridge" is a vibrant Expressionist work by Max Pechstein, capturing a dramatic sunset with bold colors that emphasize the contrast between the fiery sky and calm waters. Pechstein, a member of the Die Brücke movement, often employed vivid palettes and dynamic compositions to convey emotional intensity, as reflected in this enchanting pastoral landscape.
December 30, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Russian Ballet III (Russisches Ballett III) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/73031
Given anonymously
December 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Sitzander Akt (Nude Sitting) https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/sitzander-akt-nude-sitting-1918
"Sitzender Akt" by Max Pechstein showcases a bold woodcut print depicting a female nude figure, reflecting the Expressionist movement's emphasis on emotional impact and stark contrasts. Pechstein, a member of the Die Brücke group, often explored primitive art influences, focusing on dynamic forms and raw aesthetics.
December 29, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Fishing boats in the afternoon sun (Fischkutter in Nachmittagssonne) https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/fishing-boats-in-the-afternoon-sun-fischkutter-in-nachmittagssonne-1921
"Fishing Boats in the Afternoon Sun" by Max Pechstein beautifully captures the vivid energy of boats basking in warm, reflective light near a small harbor. Pechstein, a prominent figure of the German Expressionist movement, skillfully uses bold colors and dynamic forms to convey a sense of movement and tranquility in this maritime scene.
December 29, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Max Raphael http://www.moma.org/collection/works/33301
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Victor Thaw
December 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Segelboote am Schilfstrand https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/segelboote-am-schilfstrand-1919
"Segelboote am Schilfstrand" by Max Pechstein depicts a vibrant scene of sailboats on a rustic shoreline, captured with bold colors and dynamic brushstrokes characteristic of German Expressionism. Pechstein's work, influenced by the natural landscapes he admired and his Expressionist peers, conveys a sense of movement and an emotional response to the serene environment.
December 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Die Sonne stürzt https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/die-sonne-st-rzt-1922
"Die Sonne stürzt" by Max Pechstein is a striking woodcut showcasing bold, expressive lines typical of the German Expressionist movement. The artwork vividly depicts a dramatic landscape with angular trees and a dynamic, oversized sun, embodying the intense emotional energy Pechstein is known for.
December 28, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Untitled (plate, facing page 28) from Die Samländische Ode (The Samland Ode) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/11740
Gift of R. Kirk Askew, Jr.
December 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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With Four Hands (Vierhändig) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/69721
Gift of Peter H. Deitsch
December 27, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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The Masked Woman https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/the-masked-woman-1910
In "The Masked Woman," created in 1919 by Max Pechstein, vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes reflect the influence of German Expressionism. The striking yellow mask and richly patterned hat add a sense of mystery and drama, highlighting Pechstein's fascination with themes of disguise and identity.
December 27, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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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
December 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Killing of the Banquet Roast (Erlegung des Festbratens) from the periodical Der Sturm, vol. 2, no. 93 (January 1912) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/69428
Purchase
December 26, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Seated Man (Sitzender Mann) (plate, folio 3 verso) from KG Brücke http://www.moma.org/collection/works/138928
General Print Fund
December 26, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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Untitled (in-text plate, page 23) from Die Samländische Ode (The Samland Ode) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/11731
Gift of R. Kirk Askew, Jr.
December 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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For ever / and ever / Amen (Von Ewigkeit / zu Ewigkeit / Amen) from The Lord's Prayer (Das Vater Unser) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/109168
Transferred from the Museum Library
December 25, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Girl on a Green Sofa with a Cat https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/girl-on-a-green-sofa-with-a-cat-1910
"Girl on a Green Sofa with a Cat" by Max Pechstein captures a relaxed young woman in a bright, striped outfit lounging on an intricately patterned sofa, accompanied by a white cat. The vibrant colors and expressive lines reflect Pechstein's affiliation with the German Expressionism movement, emphasizing mood and emotion over realism.
December 25, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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And forgive / us / our debts (und vergieb / uns / Unsre Schuld) from The Lord's Prayer (Das Vater Unser) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/109162
Transferred from the Museum Library
December 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Untitled (in-text plate, page 19) from Die Samländische Ode (The Samland Ode) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/11729
Gift of R. Kirk Askew, Jr.
December 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Ornamental initial E (page 1) from Yali und sein weisses Weib (Yali and His White Wife) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/32135
Gift of Mrs. Alfred Marrow
December 24, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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Two Dancers https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/two-dancers
"Two Dancers" by Max Pechstein captivates with its vibrant use of color and dynamic composition, reflecting the energy and movement of the performers. Created during the height of German Expressionism, the painting exemplifies Pechstein's distinct style characterized by bold brushstrokes and emotional intensity.
December 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Day of Steel https://www.slam.org/collection/objects/13523/
"Day of Steel" by Max Pechstein captures the vibrancy of nature with bold, vivid colors and expressive forms, characteristic of the German Expressionist movement. The artwork depicts figures in fluid poses set against a dynamic landscape, evoking a sense of harmony and vitality.
December 23, 2025 at 3:23 PM