Hermann Max Pechstein Print, Liegender weiblicher Akt (1918)

Liegender weiblicher Akt (1918) by Hermann Max Pechstein

Liegender weiblicher Akt (1918) shows a reclining female nude arranged across a broad horizontal field of orange, green, red and cream. Pechstein simplifies the body into flowing curves and emphatic outlines, creating a relaxed pose with strong decorative force.

The work belongs to a period in which Pechstein repeatedly explored the female figure through drawings and works on paper. Here, the reclining body is integrated with cushions, cloth and surrounding colour rather than isolated against a neutral studio ground.

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

A reclining figure shaped by colour

The figure stretches across the image in a long curve, supported by deep red and green areas that act almost like abstract colour fields. Warm orange dominates the body, giving the composition a unified and immediately recognisable character.

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, working life, coastal subjects and landscapes remained important themes throughout his career.

Style and technique

Pechstein combines assertive contour with broad areas of coloured drawing. The visible texture and simplified modelling keep the image direct and expressive, while the strong colour relationships provide the main sense of depth.

Why choose this Hermann Max Pechstein print?

• A warm, colour-rich reclining nude dated 1918.
• Horizontal format ideal for wider wall spaces.
• Available as fine art prints, framed prints and canvas panels.
• Orange, red and green create a distinctive decorative palette.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Liegender weiblicher Akt mean?
The German title translates as Reclining Female Nude.

When was the work created?
The work is dated 1918.

What is distinctive about the composition?
The reclining body is integrated with strong orange, red and green colour fields, giving the figure study a highly decorative rhythm.

Where does this print work best?
Its horizontal format is particularly well suited above beds, sofas, sideboards and console tables.

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