Max Pechstein

German artist (1881–1955)
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Max Pechstein

Summary

Max Pechstein is a human[1]. He was born in Zwickau[2]. He was born on December 31, 1881[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on June 29, 1955[5]. He worked as a painter[6], graphic artist[7], designer[8], and draftsperson[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (235 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Max Pechstein's place of birth was Zwickau[2].
  • Max Pechstein passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Max Pechstein was born on December 31, 1881[3].
  • Max Pechstein died on June 29, 1955[5].
  • Burial took place at Friedhof Schmargendorf[11].
  • Among Max Pechstein's spouses was Lotte Pechstein[12].
  • Max Pechstein held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Max Pechstein worked as a painter[6].
  • Max Pechstein worked as a graphic artist[7].
  • Max Pechstein worked as a designer[8].
  • Max Pechstein's professions included draftsperson[9].
  • A notable student of Max Pechstein was Franz Priking[14].
  • Max Pechstein received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15].
  • Max Pechstein received the Berliner Kunstpreis[16].
  • Max Pechstein was a member of Die Brücke[17].
  • Max Pechstein is recorded as male[18].
  • Max Pechstein's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Max Pechstein is associated with the Expressionism movement[20].
  • Max Pechstein's genre is portrait[21].
  • Max Pechstein's Commons category is recorded as Max Pechstein[22].
  • Max Pechstein's archives at is recorded as Kunstsammlungen der Städtischen Museen Zwickau[23].
  • Max Pechstein's archives at is recorded as Deutsches Kunstarchiv im Germanischen Nationalmuseum[24].
  • Max Pechstein's family name is recorded as Pechstein[25].
  • Max Pechstein's given name is recorded as Max[26].
  • Max Pechstein's pseudonym is recorded as Pechstein, Max Hermann[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Zwickau[2], Max Pechstein… he was born on December 31, 1881[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], graphic artist[7], designer[8], and draftsperson[9]. A notable student of Max Pechstein was Franz Priking[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], a grade of an order[28], in Germany[29] and Berliner Kunstpreis[16], a literary award[30], in Germany[31].

Personal Life

Among Max Pechstein's spouses was Lotte Pechstein[12].

Death and Burial

Max Pechstein died on June 29, 1955[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He is buried at Friedhof Schmargendorf[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Max Pechstein include Max Pechstein Award[32], an award[33], in Germany[34].

Why It Matters

Max Pechstein ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (235 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

Entities named for him include Max Pechstein Award[32], an award[33], in Germany[34].

FAQs

Where was Max Pechstein born?

Born in Zwickau[2], Max Pechstein…

Where did Max Pechstein die?

Max Pechstein died in Berlin[4].

Who was Max Pechstein married to?

Max Pechstein's spouses include Lotte Pechstein[12].

What did Max Pechstein do for work?

Max Pechstein worked as painter[6], graphic artist[7], designer[8], and draftsperson[9].

What awards did Max Pechstein receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15] and Berliner Kunstpreis[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . stedelijk.nl. Retrieved . stedelijk.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Hannolans · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 10d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 13w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-07-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described at url → https://www.solisprints.co.uk/pages/artist-max-pechstein
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  5. 14w ago · Thenetrunner · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described at url → https://www.solisprints.co.uk/pages/artist-max-pechstein
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  7. 16w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0344336-Pechstein-Max-18811955
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  8. 16w ago · Sj1mor · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image → Łeba - Max Pechstein bench 02.jpg
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  9. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of → —
    Place of burial → Friedhof Schmargendorf
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    On focus list of wikimedia project → WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library, WikiProject New York Public Library
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