Hermann Max Pechstein Print, Frau Cuhrt (1908)

Frau Cuhrt (1908) by Hermann Max Pechstein

Frau Cuhrt (1908) is an early portrait from Pechstein’s first Berlin period. The sitter, the wife of his landlord and patron Max Cuhrt, faces the viewer against a deep blue ground, her dark clothing, patterned collar and red floral accents giving the compact portrait unusual presence.

The original is an oil painting on canvas mounted on board, with deliberately slanted corners, measuring approximately 54.5 × 51.5 cm. Its almost square proportions and cropped corners are distinctive features of the original object.

Available as a fine art print, handmade framed print or canvas panel, this early Pechstein portrait works especially well in studies, bedrooms and gallery-wall arrangements.

An early Berlin portrait

The portrait predates many of Pechstein’s best-known mature works but already shows his preference for energetic brushwork and concentrated colour. The sitter’s direct presentation is strengthened by the close crop and dense blue background.

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

Oil paint is applied with visible, vigorous handling rather than smooth academic finish. Blue, black, yellow and red form the principal contrasts, allowing colour and texture to reinforce the sitter’s presence.

Why choose this Hermann Max Pechstein print?

• An important early portrait from 1908.
• Distinctive near-square format with the original’s slanted corners visible.
• Available as fine art prints, framed prints and canvas panels.
• Deep blue and warm accents create a strong decorative focal point.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Frau Cuhrt?
The sitter is the wife of Max Cuhrt, Pechstein’s Berlin landlord and an important early patron.

When did Pechstein paint the portrait?
The work is dated 1908.

What medium was the original?
The original is oil on canvas mounted on board.

Why are the corners angled?
The original canvas has slanted corners, a distinctive feature retained in the reproduced artwork.

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