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Untitled, by Max Pechstein, ink, 1918

Untitled

Max Pechstein

1918

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1918 ink by Max Pechstein, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Max Pechstein
When & what style?
1918
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image presents a black and white woodcut print of a woman with her head covered, seated and holding a small object in her hands. The woman's face is tilted slightly to her left, and her gaze is directed downward. Her attire is simple, with a long-sleeved top and a head covering that drapes over her shoulders. The woman's facial expression is somber, and her posture conveys a sense of introspection. The small object she holds is not clearly defined, but it appears to be a small, rounded item. The simplicity of the woodcut technique and the somber tone of the image evoke a sense of quiet contemplation. To explore more works created using this technique, look into the "woodcut" technique.

About the artist

Portrait of Max Pechstein
Artist

Max Pechstein

Hermann Max Pechstein (German pronunciation: ; 31 December 1881 – 29 June 1955) was a German expressionist painter and printmaker and a member of the Die Brücke group.

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