The yellow and black jersey 1909

Max Pechstein’s “The yellow and black jersey” (1909) is a vibrant and colorful painting depicting a group of figures in a landscape setting. The figures are rendered in a simplified style, with bold outlines and flat planes of color. The most prominent figure is a woman in a yellow and black striped bathing suit, a motif that would be frequently used by Pechstein in his work. The painting is representative of the German Expressionist movement, with its emphasis on emotional expression and a rejection of traditional academic art. Pechstein's work would often explore the subject of leisure, particularly in the context of the burgeoning resort scene in Germany.