Hermann Max Pechstein Print, Beim Mähen V (1951)

Beim Mähen V (1951) by Hermann Max Pechstein

Beim Mähen V (1951) turns the hay harvest into a lively pattern of workers, golden stacks and rolling fields. Pechstein uses repeated bending figures and sweeping contours to give the rural scene a strong sense of physical labour and summer heat.

The original is a watercolour over black chalk on structured wove paper, measuring approximately 50.2 × 65.5 cm. Pechstein's renewed contact with the harvest around Ückeritz on Usedom in the post-war years inspired a small group of related compositions.

This Hermann Max Pechstein print is available as a fine art print, handmade framed print or canvas panel. Its warm yellows and greens suit living rooms, dining spaces and relaxed country or Scandinavian interiors.

Harvest rhythm across the field

Haystacks repeat across the foreground while the workers move between them, creating a strong visual rhythm. The distant hills and blue-green vegetation keep the composition open and spacious.

About Hermann Max Pechstein

Hermann Max Pechstein (1881–1955) was a German painter and printmaker and one of the leading figures of German Expressionism. He joined Die Brücke in 1906 and became known for forceful contours, simplified forms and heightened colour. Figures, working life, coastal subjects, boats and landscapes remained important themes throughout his career.

Style and technique

Transparent watercolour sits over a firm black-chalk structure. The drawing gives the work energy, while clear yellow, orange, green and blue passages keep the scene bright and immediate.

Why choose this Hermann Max Pechstein print?

• A colourful late Pechstein harvest scene.
• Combines figurative art with a broad rural landscape.
• Available as fine art prints, framed prints and canvas panels.
• Warm natural colours work well with wood and neutral interiors.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Pechstein create Beim Mähen V?
The work is dated 1951.

What medium was the original?
The original is watercolour over black chalk.

What does the title refer to?
The German title refers to mowing or harvesting in the fields.

Where does this print work well?
Its horizontal format is effective above sofas, sideboards and dining furniture.

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