Max Pechstein
Gutes Jahr 1920
About this artwork
In 1906 Pechstein joined the German art group Die Brücke [The Bridge]. Along with Heckel, Kirchner and Schmidt-Rottluff, he was intensely interested in printmaking. Pechstein produced nearly 1000 prints during his career, including 315 woodcuts, of which this is one. This work was produced as a New Year card. Amongst the angular shapes three figures are visible; two men, one with a pipe in his mouth, and a woman. Despite being printed in black on white, this print appears jovial and celebratory.
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artist:Max Pechstein (1881 - 1955) German
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title:Gutes Jahr 1920
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date created:1919
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materials:Woodcut on paper
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measurements:Print size: 25.1 x 15.8 cm (framed: 50.00 x 37.00 x 1.50 cm)
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credit line:The Henry and Sula Walton collection: bequeathed 2012
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accession number:GMA 5307
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