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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 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
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Sunset https://www.slam.org/collection/objects/13526/
Max Pechstein's "Sunset" showcases his characteristically vibrant use of color, depicting two figures against a dramatic coastal landscape at dusk. The artwork reflects Pechstein's connection to the German Expressionist movement, emphasizing emotional intensity and bold visual impact.
December 23, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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Modellpause https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/modellpause-1925
In Max Pechstein's "Modellpause," a woman with a pensive expression sits beside a table adorned with vibrant irises and a bowl of fruit, holding a cigarette. The painting reflects Pechstein's affinity for the Expressionist movement, characterized by bold colors and emotive imagery.
December 22, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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At the Lantern https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/at-the-lantern
"At the Lantern" by Max Pechstein depicts a striking expressionist scene characterized by dynamic, bold lines and saturated colors, reflecting the turbulent political climate of early 20th century Germany. The artwork conveys a sense of intense emotion and movement, portraying a crowd in protest under the dramatic image of a hanged figure illuminated by a street lantern.
December 22, 2025 at 12:41 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.
December 22, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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Noon (Mittag) from the portfolio A Village (Ein Dorf) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/68546
Gift of Samuel A. Berger
December 21, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Untitled (plate, folio following title page) from Die Samländische Ode (The Samland Ode) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/11738
Gift of R. Kirk Askew, Jr.
December 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Calla Lilies https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/calla-lilies-1914
Max Pechstein's "Calla Lilies" features two vibrant arrangements of white calla lilies set against a dynamic, geometrically patterned backdrop. This artwork reflects Pechstein’s bold use of color and form, characteristic of the Expressionist movement he was part of in early 20th-century Germany.
December 21, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Untitled (plate, page facing colophon) from Die Samländische Ode (The Samland Ode) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/11741
Gift of R. Kirk Askew, Jr.
December 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Untitled (in-text plate, page 28) from Die Samländische Ode (The Samland Ode) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/11734
Gift of R. Kirk Askew, Jr.
December 20, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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The yellow and black jersey https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/the-yellow-and-black-jersey-1909
"The Yellow and Black Jersey" by Max Pechstein captures a vibrant scene with expressive brushwork and a strong color palette characteristic of the German Expressionist movement. The painting depicts a figure in a striking yellow and black striped outfit surrounded by nature, evoking a sense of movement and vitality within a lush, evocative landscape.
December 20, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Village Landscape https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/village-landscape-1919
"Village Landscape" by Max Pechstein features a bold angular depiction of rural architecture and dynamic skies, characteristic of the German Expressionist movement. The monochrome woodcut technique emphasizes strong contrasts and evokes a sense of movement and emotion in the peaceful village scene.
December 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM