Hermann Max Pechstein Print, Woman at the Window (Monte Rosso) (1924)

Woman at the Window (Monte Rosso) (1924) by Hermann Max Pechstein

Woman at the Window (Monte Rosso) (1924), originally Frau am Fenster (Monte Rosso), depicts an Italian woman leaning at an open window, framed by dark shutters and hanging laundry. The everyday scene becomes a compact study of light, architecture and human gesture.

The original is a coloured chalk drawing on cream-toned paper measuring approximately 49 × 39.3 cm. Pechstein made the work during his 1924 stay in Monterosso al Mare on the Ligurian coast.

This Hermann Max Pechstein print is available as a fine art print, handmade framed print or canvas panel. Its quiet vertical format suits hallways, kitchens, studies and relaxed Mediterranean-inspired interiors.

A glimpse of everyday Italian life

The woman occupies the lower window opening while strong dark verticals frame her body. Hanging cloth above and pale wall surfaces around the window create a simple but carefully balanced architectural setting.

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, portraits, working life, coastal subjects and landscapes remained important themes throughout his career.

Style and technique

Coloured chalk gives the image a soft, grainy surface while darker linear accents define window, figure and cloth. The restrained palette preserves the feeling of a rapidly observed travel drawing.

Why choose this Hermann Max Pechstein print?

• A charming 1924 Italian genre scene.
• Combines figure, window architecture and Mediterranean atmosphere.
• Available as fine art prints, framed prints and canvas panels.
• Vertical format is ideal for hallways and narrower walls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the original German title?
The work is titled Frau am Fenster (Monte Rosso).

When was it created?
Pechstein made it in 1924.

What medium was the original?
The original is a coloured chalk drawing.

Where did Pechstein make the drawing?
It was created during his stay in Monterosso al Mare on the Ligurian coast of Italy.

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Fine art papers are printed without any additional white border Please let us know at the time of ordering if you would like a small additional white border.

Rolled canvas options have an additional white border of approximately 2.5 inches (7cm) on all 4 sides to aid stretching.

Ready to hang canvas panels are stretched on 1.5 inch deep solid pine frames from sustainable forestry sources. The image is mirrored on all 4 sides to give an aesthetically pleasing finish.

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