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Monastery

1923

Max Pechstein

Associated Names

Max Pechstein

Artist, German, 1881 - 1955

The image depicts a house with a tower or belfry against a mountainous backdrop. The structure occupies the central part of the scene, showing windows and a large doorway. The painting displays loose and expressive brushstrokes, with a subdued color palette of browns, greens, and grays. The house and mountains are harmoniously integrated in the artwork.

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Artwork overview

Medium

charcoal and watercolor over graphite
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Dimensions

overall: 33.8 x 49.4 cm (13 5/16 x 19 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

1954.12.110

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in charcoal: P.'23

Wikidata ID

Q64614173

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