Who painted Women Bathing?

Women Bathing was painted by Max Pechstein in 1912.

Where can I see Women Bathing?

Women Bathing is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

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Artwork

Women Bathing

Max Pechstein , 1912

Women Bathing is a print by Max Pechstein. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Two stand on the muddy bank, one washes a child’s hair, and another holds a basket of laundry.

This painting shows four women in a pond, their bodies half-hidden by the water. Two stand on the muddy bank, one washes a child’s hair, and another holds a basket of laundry. The colors are muted greens and browns, with quick brushstrokes that blur the background.

Pechstein painted this in 1912, right before World War I changed Germany forever. The scene feels quiet but tense, like a moment before something big happens.

Look up Max Pechstein (German, 1881–1955) to see how his style shifts after the war.

Overview

Women Bathing is a 1912 print by Max Pechstein, a German artist associated with the Die Brücke group.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts four women in a pond, with two on the bank, one washing a child's hair, and another holding laundry. The scene is characterized by muted greens and browns, with blurred backgrounds achieved through quick brushstrokes.

Technique & Style

The use of muted colors and expressive brushwork reflects Pechstein's expressionist style, typical of his work with Die Brücke.

History & Provenance

Created in 1912, the work is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. Pechstein's career was later impacted by World War I and the Nazi classification of his art as 'Degenerate'.

Context

The print was made on the eve of World War I, a period of significant change in Germany.

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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.