Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Max Pechstein. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Max Pechstein's 1918 woodcut print, Untitled, is a characteristic example of his work as a German Expressionist artist associated with Die Brücke.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a seated woman with a covered head, lost in thought as she gazes downward at a small, unidentifiable object in her hands. Her somber expression and introspective posture convey a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
The simplicity and boldness of the woodcut technique, typical of Die Brücke's style, are evident in the black and white image, which emphasizes the subject's emotional state through its stark, unadorned forms.
History & Provenance
Pechstein's work, including this print, was later condemned by the Nazis as Degenerate Art, resulting in the removal of over 300 of his paintings 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.
