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Untitled, by Max Pechstein, ink, 1922

Untitled

Max Pechstein

1922

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1922 ink by Max Pechstein, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Max Pechstein
When & what style?
1922
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This woodcut print features a stylized, abstracted face with a neutral expression. The face is rendered in bold, black lines and geometric shapes, with a focus on angular forms and sharp edges. The facial features are simplified, with large eyes, a prominent nose, and a small mouth. The background of the print is a solid black, which provides a striking contrast to the white paper. The overall effect is one of boldness and simplicity, with a focus on clean lines and geometric forms. The artist's use of woodcut techniques adds a sense of texture and depth to the print, making it a compelling example of early 20th-century art. To learn more about this style, explore the work of artist Max Pechstein.

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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