Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor print by Max Pechstein. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1917 print, Untitled, is a lithograph with watercolor additions by Max Pechstein, a German Expressionist artist.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts four nude figures near water, with two walking together and others sitting or reclining. The scene is set against a background of trees and sky, rendered in quick, dark lines.
Technique & Style
The work combines lithography with watercolor, featuring loose, sketchy lines and a palette of browns, blues, and pale yellows. Watercolor additions soften some edges, contrasting with the print's bold forms.
History & Provenance
Pechstein created Untitled while serving on the Western Front in World War I. His work was later targeted by the Nazis, who removed over 300 of his pieces from German museums.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
