Hermann Max Pechstein Print, Portrait of Dr. Freundlich (1918)

Portrait of Dr. Freundlich (1918) by Hermann Max Pechstein

Portrait of Dr. Freundlich (1918) is a woodcut portrait of the astrophysicist Erwin Finlay Freundlich, rendered with the compressed black-and-white contrasts and forceful carved line characteristic of Pechstein’s Expressionist printmaking.

The sitter’s face fills the image, with angular brows, emphatic eyes and sharply cut planes giving the portrait an intense psychological presence. Rather than describing professional status through attributes, Pechstein concentrates on expression and physiognomy.

This Hermann Max Pechstein print is available as a fine art print, handmade framed print or canvas panel. Its strong monochrome design works particularly well in modern studies, libraries and interiors built around black, white and natural wood.

Expressionist portraiture in woodcut

The relief-printing process encourages direct, decisive marks. Pechstein uses those marks to simplify the head into interlocking dark and light forms, creating a portrait that feels immediate rather than conventionally polished.

About Hermann Max Pechstein

Hermann Max Pechstein (1881–1955) was a German painter and printmaker and a leading figure in German Expressionism. He joined Die Brücke in 1906 and developed a recognisable language of forceful contour, simplified shape and heightened colour. Portraits, landscapes, coastal subjects, nudes and ambitious print cycles remained important throughout his career.

About Dr. Freundlich

Erwin Finlay Freundlich was an astrophysicist and a friend of Pechstein. The 1918 portrait belongs to a group of psychologically concentrated likenesses in which the artist focused on the sitter’s gaze and expression rather than professional symbolism.

Why choose this Max Pechstein print?

• A documented 1918 portrait by a central German Expressionist.
• A striking example of Pechstein’s woodcut technique.
• Available as fine art prints, framed prints and canvas panels.
• Bold monochrome forms suit contemporary and minimalist interiors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is shown in the portrait?
The sitter is Dr. Erwin Finlay Freundlich, an astrophysicist and friend of Pechstein.

When was the work created?
The portrait dates from 1918.

What technique did Pechstein use?
The original work is a woodcut, a relief-printing process that produces strong carved contrasts.

What formats are available?
GalleryThane offers the image as a fine art print, handmade framed print and canvas panel.

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Fine art papers are printed without any additional white border Please let us know at the time of ordering if you would like a small additional white border.

Rolled canvas options have an additional white border of approximately 2.5 inches (7cm) on all 4 sides to aid stretching.

Ready to hang canvas panels are stretched on 1.5 inch deep solid pine frames from sustainable forestry sources. The image is mirrored on all 4 sides to give an aesthetically pleasing finish.

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