Hermann Max Pechstein Print, Ronmay (1917)

Ronmay (1917) by Hermann Max Pechstein

Ronmay (1917) is a vivid portrait inspired by Pechstein's 1914 journey to Palau. The sitter is presented frontally against lush green foliage, her warm orange-red skin tones and flower held near the shoulder creating a striking contrast with the surrounding vegetation.

The original is oil on canvas measuring approximately 75.5 × 59.5 cm. The reverse is inscribed with the word “Palau”, and the work is associated with Ronmay, a young woman Pechstein met during his South Seas journey.

This Hermann Max Pechstein print is available as a fine art print, handmade framed print or canvas panel. Its saturated green and orange palette makes a powerful vertical accent in living rooms, bedrooms and eclectic interiors.

A portrait shaped by memory of Palau

Rather than reproducing a conventional European portrait setting, Pechstein surrounds the figure with dense natural colour. The flower and tropical foliage become integral to the sitter's presentation and to the painting's sense of place.

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

Oil paint is handled in broad, simplified areas held together by dark contour. Green, orange, red and blue are intensified beyond naturalistic description, giving the portrait its unmistakably Expressionist character.

Why choose this Hermann Max Pechstein print?

• A rare South Seas subject from 1917.
• Rich green and orange colour contrasts.
• Available as fine art prints, framed prints and canvas panels.
• Strong vertical format for statement walls and gallery displays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Ronmay?
Ronmay was a young woman Pechstein met during his 1914 stay in Palau.

When was the painting created?
The painting is dated 1917.

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

Why is Palau connected with the work?
The reverse of the original is inscribed “Palau”, linking the portrait to Pechstein's South Seas experience.

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