Max Pechstein’s Das gelbschwarze Trikot shows a simple, carefree day by the Moritzburg lakes. The girl in the striped swimsuit, likely nine-year-old Fränzi Fehrmann, stands to the side, while others run freely through the fields. The bold colors and loose brushstrokes bring the scene to life, capturing the energy of the moment.
For the Brücke artists, these summer trips offered an escape from the formality of everyday life in Imperial Germany. This setting encouraged Pechstein to experiment with a more relaxed and spontaneous style, resulting in some of his most memorable works.