Hermann Max Pechstein Print, Reclining Nude (1913)

Reclining Nude (1913) by Hermann Max Pechstein

Reclining Nude (1913) presents a female figure stretched across a green-toned interior, her body arranged as a sequence of broad curves and angular bends. The close viewpoint gives the composition an intimate, immediate quality typical of Pechstein's figure studies of this period.

Created during an exceptionally productive phase of Pechstein's career, the work places the nude within a coloured environment rather than isolating the body against a neutral academic backdrop. The result is both a figure study and a study in colour relationships.

Available as a fine art print, handmade framed print or canvas panel, this horizontal Pechstein nude works particularly well above beds, sofas, consoles and low furniture.

A reclining figure shaped by colour

Green, beige and warm flesh tones are held together by dark contour lines. The body fills much of the available space, creating a composition that feels relaxed but structurally concentrated.

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

Pechstein simplifies modelling and allows contour, colour blocks and the surrounding surface to establish the figure. This direct treatment is characteristic of German Expressionism's move away from conventional academic finish.

Why choose this Hermann Max Pechstein print?

• An intimate 1913 reclining nude.
• Horizontal format ideal for wider wall spaces.
• Available as fine art prints, framed prints and canvas panels.
• Green and warm neutral tones suit calm contemporary interiors.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Reclining Nude created?
The work is dated 1913.

What is distinctive about the composition?
The reclining body fills the horizontal image and is integrated closely with the surrounding green interior.

Is this an Expressionist nude?
Yes. Pechstein uses simplified form, strong contour and heightened colour rather than academic modelling.

Where does this print work best?
Its horizontal format is especially effective above beds, sofas, sideboards and consoles.

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