Chalk drawing. Monogrammed in the lower right. On paper. 22.2 x 27.7 cm. , size of sheet. [EH].

• The year 1910 marks a creative peak in Pechstein’s career.
• From the “Brücke” group’s heyday
• The speedy rendering of live models was one of the central themes of the artists’ collective.
• Likely created in connection with the painting “Inder und Frauenakt” (Soika CR no. 1910/54).
With a certificate of authenticity issued by Alexander Pechstein on January 19, 2015.
LITERATURE: Sothebys, London, Impressionist & Modern Art, Feb. 4, 2015, lot 360 (illustrated).

Max Pechstein. Schloss Cappenberg, Selm, 1989, cat. no. 22 (illustrated)

Graphisches Kabinett Wolfgang Werner KG, Bremen (with a label on the reverse [transferred from the old backing board]). Collection of Dr. Dr. Kurt Wessing, Düsseldorf (with a stamp on the reverse [transferred from the old backing board]) (acquired from the above in 1990)

In good condition. A few minor handling marks on the edges, as well as a few expertly applied paper fillings in the corners of the pages. A small tear (2 mm) on the right margin has been expertly restored. [EH]