Head of a Fisherman
1922
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1922
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a rough, carved wooden head of an older fisherman. His deep wrinkles and windburnt skin stand out against the pale wood. Pechstein used a knife to cut into the surface without drawing first. The wood’s natural grain follows the shape of his face. You can see where the artist carved right into the material, making every line count. The result feels honest and direct. This is a woodcut, not paint on canvas. It reminds me of Pechstein’s portraits of rural workers. Look up Max Pechstein (German, 1881–1955) to see more.
