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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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In the Loge (In der Loge) https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/55380
"In the Loge" by Max Pechstein captures a scene with figures seated in an opera box, rendered in a loose, expressive style characteristic of the German Expressionist movement. The monochromatic composition emphasizes the camaraderie and shared experience of the theater, while evoking a sense of intimacy and observation.
December 18, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Kneeling Nude with Bowl (Kniender Akt mit Schale) cover from the portfolio Brücke 1911 http://www.moma.org/collection/works/73907
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December 18, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Woman Desired by Man (Weib vom Manne begehrt) (plate 21) from the illustrated book Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/9027
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December 17, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Plate (facing page 26) from Yali und sein weisses Weib (Yali and His White Wife) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/32142
Gift of Mrs. Alfred Marrow
December 17, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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The Lord's Prayer (Das Vater Unser) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/71662
Transferred from the Museum Library
December 17, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Liegender weiblicher Akt mit Katze https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/liegender-weiblicher-akt-mit-katze
"Liegender weiblicher Akt mit Katze" by Max Pechstein depicts a reclining female nude accompanied by a cat, rendered with vibrant colors and expressive lines. This piece reflects Pechstein's ties to the German Expressionist movement, emphasizing emotion and form over detailed realism.
December 16, 2025 at 7:12 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.
December 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Dawn https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/dawn-1911
Max Pechstein's "Dawn" captures a reclining nude figure in vibrant colors, reflecting the influence of German Expressionism and the Die Brücke movement. The merging of natural scenery with bold, exaggerated hues exemplifies Pechstein's exploration of emotion and subjective perception in nature.
December 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Girl in Red with a Parasol https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/girl-in-red-with-a-parasol-1909
"Girl in Red with a Parasol," painted by Max Pechstein in 1909, captures a seated woman in a vivid red outfit holding an elegantly patterned parasol. Pechstein, a member of the German Expressionist group "Die Brücke," skillfully uses vibrant colors and bold contours to convey emotional intensity and a striking visual narrative.
December 15, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Dancer in the Mirror https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/dancer-in-the-mirror-1923
"Dancer in the Mirror" is a striking woodcut by Max Pechstein, showcasing his vibrant expressionist style with dynamic lines and bold colors. The artwork vividly depicts performers in motion, set against the watchful gaze of an entranced audience, highlighting the energy of early 20th-century performance art.
December 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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But deliver us from evil (Sondern erlöse uns von dem Übel) from The Lord's Prayer (Das Vater Unser) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/109165
Transferred from the Museum Library
December 15, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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Athlete (Athlet) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/61893
Gift of Mrs. Iola Haverstick
December 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Zerfallenes Haus https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/zerfallenes-haus-1906
"Zerfallenes Haus," by Max Pechstein, captures the essence of decay and nature's encroachment with vivid, expressionistic brushwork. The painting reflects Pechstein's move away from academic art, showcasing a broken house amidst an evocative landscape that highlights the dynamic and colorful chaos of early 20th-century Expressionism.
December 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Cabaret Singer (Chansonette) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/71971
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December 14, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Kornfeld https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/kornfeld
This artwork, titled "Kornfeld" by Max Pechstein, captures a vibrant rural scene with expressive brushstrokes and vivid colors, characteristic of the Expressionist movement. The idyllic depiction of a wheat field under a bold sky highlights Pechstein’s fascination with nature and rural life.
December 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Frontispiece from Yali und sein weisses Weib (Yali and His White Wife) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/32133
Gift of Mrs. Alfred Marrow
December 13, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Untitled (plate, facing page 16) from Die Samländische Ode (The Samland Ode) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/11728
Gift of R. Kirk Askew, Jr.
December 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Charlotte Pechstein with Mirror https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/charlotte-pechstein-with-mirror-1917
"Charlotte Pechstein with Mirror" is a vibrant portrait by Max Pechstein, showcasing his expressionist style through bold colors and dynamic forms. The figure, depicted with a contemplative expression, holds a mirror, reflecting both the introspective and modernist tendencies of the early 20th century.
December 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Untitled (plate, facing page 12) from Die Samländische Ode (The Samland Ode) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/11745
Gift of R. Kirk Askew, Jr.
December 12, 2025 at 3:37 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.
December 12, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Plate (facing page 10) from Yali und sein weisses Weib (Yali and His White Wife) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/32137
Gift of Mrs. Alfred Marrow
December 11, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Drunken Fisherman II (Betrunkener Fischer II) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/73019
Given anonymously
December 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Horse Fair https://www.wikiart.org/en/max-pechstein/horse-fair-1910
Max Pechstein's "Horse Fair" vividly captures the bustling energy of a fair scene through bold colors and dynamic brushwork, characteristic of the German Expressionist movement. The painting depicts a lively gathering of people and horses amid a vibrant rural backdrop, reflecting Pechstein's fascination with primitive and pastoral themes.
December 11, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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Four Nudes at the Sea for the illustrated book The Samland Ode (Vier Akte am Meer für das illustrierte Buch Die Samländische Ode) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/72998
Given anonymously
December 10, 2025 at 2:07 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.
December 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM