Heischer

1917

Max Pechstein

Associated Names
Max Pechstein

Artist, German, 1881 - 1955

Fritz Gurlitt

Publisher, German, 1854 - 1893

The image depicts the upper part of a person's body, focusing on the head and shoulders. The person is facing slightly to the left with their head turned toward the viewer, capturing a frontal view of their facial features. The person's face is shown with sharp, geometric shapes and strong lines, giving a stylized appearance. The hair is mostly covered by a patterned headdress that wraps around the head. The clothing features angular patterns and lines around the shoulders. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background consists of a rectangular frame with abstract patterns against a dark backdrop, which contrasts with the person's features. The entire image is set on a plain beige textured paper.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Christopher and Beverly With, Washington, D.C.; acquired 2019 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1921

  • Fechter, Paul. Das graphische Werk: Max Pechstein. Berlin: Verlag Gurlitt, 1921, no. 112.

1988

  • Krüger, Günter. Das Druckgraphische Werk Max Pechsteins. Hamburg: Max Pechstein-Archiv, 1988, no. H171.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: M Pechstein / 1917


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