Hermann Max Pechstein Print, Cliffs and Sun Reflection (c. 1922)

Cliffs and Sun Reflection (c. 1922) by Hermann Max Pechstein

Cliffs and Sun Reflection (c. 1922), from the German title Steilküste und Sonnenspiegelung, looks along a dark coastal cliff towards a bright reflection stretching across the water. The low light turns the sea into a band of gold and blue.

The original is oil on canvas-textured painting board mounted on wood and measures approximately 37.2 × 48 cm. It belongs to Pechstein's highly productive early-1920s period on the Pomeranian Baltic coast.

Available as a fine art print, handmade framed print or canvas panel, this glowing seascape makes a strong horizontal focal point above sofas, beds and sideboards.

Sunlight across the Baltic water

The dark cliff at the left frames a long diagonal shoreline, while the reflected sun forms a bright path across the sea. This contrast gives the landscape both depth and dramatic atmosphere.

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

Oil colour is applied in broad bands and visible strokes. Deep blue-green land and water set off the warm yellow-orange reflection, creating a vivid complementary colour structure.

Why choose this Hermann Max Pechstein print?

• A luminous early-1920s Baltic coast scene.
• Combines landscape and seascape in a dramatic evening light.
• Available as fine art prints, framed prints and canvas panels.
• Warm reflection and cool sea tones create a striking focal point.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the original German title?
The work is titled Steilküste und Sonnenspiegelung.

When was it painted?
The work is generally dated to around 1922.

What medium was the original?
The original is oil on a canvas-textured painting board mounted on wood.

What creates the dramatic effect?
The bright sun reflection contrasts with the dark cliff and deep blue-green sea.

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