08.02.1876–20.11.1907

Paula Modersohn-Becker

Paula Modersohn-Becker was born on February 8, 1876, in Dresden, German Empire. She was a painter, draftsman, printmaker, and art figure. Paula is a notable representative of early Expressionism. During her creative career, which lasted less than 14 years, Modersohn-Becker produced approximately 750 paintings, around 1000 drawings, and 13 etchings. Her…

Paula Modersohn-Becker
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Biography

Paula Modersohn-Becker was born on February 8, 1876, in Dresden, German Empire. She was a painter, draftsman, printmaker, and art figure. Paula is a notable representative of early Expressionism. During her creative career, which lasted less than 14 years, Modersohn-Becker produced approximately 750 paintings, around 1000 drawings, and 13 etchings. Her works encompass portrait genres, and she is also known for her self-portraits, including the famous "Selfportrait at 6th wedding anniversary." The artist passed away on November 20, 1907, in Worpswede. Her art left a significant mark on early twentieth-century art, reflecting the primary trends of that period.

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