The first volume of the historical series "Young Art" was dedicated by Georg Biermann in 1919 to Max Pechstein, who wrote an autobiographical letter to the publisher for the monograph. This document, which will be printed as a complete facsimile in the new edition of the volume, is a frequently cited source in art history and provides an authentic glimpse into the artist's early years of creation. Max Pechstein's lifelong passion for experimenting with materials and techniques, his travels, his love for nature, and his fascination with the depiction of the human body are reflected in his rich, color-intensive oeuvre. The author offers the reader deep insights into Pechstein's artistic development and his eventful life as an artist through her knowledgeable essay, a representative selection of images, and rare archival documents.