Hermann Max Pechstein Print, Red Tent with Female Nude – Danae (1911)

Red Tent with Female Nude – Danae (1911) by Hermann Max Pechstein

Red Tent with Female Nude – Danae (1911), originally titled Rotes Zelt mit weiblichem Akt: Danae, places a reclining nude within the saturated red interior of a tent. The dramatic enclosure, green figure and dark sweeping contours transform an intimate outdoor subject into a highly concentrated Expressionist composition.

The original is an oil painting on canvas measuring approximately 71 × 80.5 cm. Pechstein painted the work during a stay in Nida, where the red tent itself became part of the visual experience that shaped the picture.

This Hermann Max Pechstein print is available as a fine art print, handmade framed print or canvas panel. Its warm red and orange palette makes it a particularly strong focal point for bedrooms, living rooms and eclectic interiors.

Inside Pechstein's red tent

The tent curtains frame the figure almost theatrically, narrowing the viewer's attention onto the reclining body. The saturated red field contrasts sharply with green and yellow passages, giving the image exceptional decorative force.

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

Broad oil brushwork, compressed space and strongly separated colour areas give the painting its immediacy. Pechstein treats colour as a structural element, allowing red, green and black to organise the entire composition.

Why choose this Hermann Max Pechstein print?

• A major 1911 nude from Pechstein's Expressionist period.
• Exceptional red, green and orange colour contrasts.
• Available as fine art prints, framed prints and canvas panels.
• Horizontal proportions suit bedrooms and wider statement walls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the original German title?
The work is titled Rotes Zelt mit weiblichem Akt: Danae.

When was it painted?
Pechstein painted the work in 1911.

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

Where was the subject developed?
The work is associated with Pechstein's stay in Nida, where he and Lotte used a red tent in the dunes.

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