Hermann Max Pechstein Print, Resting Girl (1921)

Resting Girl (1921) by Hermann Max Pechstein

Resting Girl (1921), or Ruhendes Mädchen, depicts a young woman reclining in quiet contemplation. Her pale clothing and dark skirt create a broad diagonal across the sheet, while green and blue accents suggest the surrounding studio environment.

The original is a watercolour over pencil measuring approximately 44.4 × 60.8 cm. The background has been linked to wall decoration in Pechstein's Berlin studio, giving the image an unusually personal interior setting.

Available as a fine art print, handmade framed print or canvas panel, this calm horizontal composition is particularly suited to bedrooms, living rooms and relaxed reading spaces.

A private moment of rest

The figure is shown at close range, with little narrative distraction. Her reclining pose and lowered gaze create a mood of stillness, while the broad blue and green areas prevent the composition from becoming visually static.

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

Transparent and more concentrated watercolour passages are laid over a pencil structure. The mixture of light washes and stronger accents gives the figure softness while preserving Pechstein's direct drawing.

Why choose this Hermann Max Pechstein print?

• A peaceful 1921 figure study.
• Wide 2:3 format suited to above-bed and above-sofa display.
• Available as fine art prints, framed prints and canvas panels.
• Soft blue, green and neutral tones complement calm interiors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the German title of Resting Girl?
The work is titled Ruhendes Mädchen.

When was it created?
Pechstein created the watercolour in 1921.

What medium was the original?
The original is watercolour over pencil.

Which rooms suit this print?
Its quiet mood and horizontal format work particularly well in bedrooms, living rooms and studies.

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