Hermann Max Pechstein Print, Act II: Woman Seated in Front of a Mirror (1920)

Act II: Woman Seated in Front of a Mirror (1920) by Hermann Max Pechstein

Act II: Woman Seated in Front of a Mirror (Akt II: Sitzende Frau vor Spiegel) (1920) shows a young seated nude beside her reflected image. Pechstein reduces the figure and reflection to flowing black contours and broad washes of pale yellow, green, red and blue, creating an intimate image with a distinctly modern rhythm.

The original is a watercolour and chalk work on paper measuring approximately 60.5 × 44 cm. The mirror introduces a second figure-like form, allowing Pechstein to explore pose, repetition and colour without relying on conventional modelling.

This vertical Hermann Max Pechstein print is available as a fine art print, handmade framed print or canvas panel. Its soft palette and elegant proportions make it particularly effective in bedrooms, dressing spaces, hallways and quiet reading areas.

Figure and reflection

The seated figure occupies the foreground while the mirror repeats and transforms her silhouette. Red hair and lips provide concentrated accents against pale skin tones, mint green and ochre, while the surrounding dark passages sharpen the reflection.

About Hermann Max Pechstein

Hermann Max Pechstein (1881–1955) was a German painter and printmaker and one of the major figures of German Expressionism. He joined Die Brücke in 1906 and developed a highly recognisable visual language built around simplified forms, emphatic contours and heightened colour. Figures, coastal life, landscapes and portraits remained central themes throughout his career.

Style and technique

Watercolour and chalk give the work a combination of transparency, softness and graphic definition. Pechstein uses lightly described anatomy, selective colour and decisive contour to create a figure study that feels immediate rather than academic.

Why choose this Hermann Max Pechstein print?

• An elegant 1920 female nude and mirror composition.
• Soft green, ochre, red and blue palette.
• Available as fine art prints, framed prints and canvas panels.
• Vertical format well suited to bedrooms, hallways and narrower wall spaces.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the original German title?
The work is known as Akt II (Sitzende Frau vor Spiegel).

When was the artwork created?
Pechstein created the work in 1920.

What medium was the original?
The original combines watercolour and chalk on paper and measures approximately 60.5 × 44 cm.

Which rooms suit this vertical print?
Its tall proportions make it particularly suitable for bedrooms, dressing areas, hallways and narrower wall spaces.

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