Who painted Seated Old Woman?

Seated Old Woman was painted by Paula Modersohn-Becker in 1905.

Where can I see Seated Old Woman?

Seated Old Woman is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Can I buy a print of Seated Old Woman?

Museum-quality prints of Seated Old Woman are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Seated Old Woman

Paula Modersohn-Becker , 1905

Seated Old Woman is a print by Paula Modersohn-Becker. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1990.126
Credit line: John L. Severance Fund

About this work

Overview

Seated Old Woman is a print by Paula Modersohn-Becker, created around 1905, and is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts an elderly woman seated with her hands in her lap, wearing a dark cloak and headscarf, with a basket containing onions or roots at her feet, set against a dimly lit, textured background with a small window.

Technique & Style

The artist employed rough, scratchy lines to create the image, giving the woman's face and clothing a carved appearance, achieved by pressing ink into a rough surface.