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Head of a Girl, by Paula Modersohn-Becker, oil, 1905

Head of a Girl

Paula Modersohn-Becker

1905

oil

paperboard

From the collection of "degenerate art" collection

Dominant colour

Overview

Head of a Girl is a 1905 oil by Paula Modersohn-Becker, depicting Girl, held at "degenerate art" collection.

Who painted this?
Paula Modersohn-Becker
When & what style?
1905
Where can I see it?
"degenerate art" collection

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a girl's head, rendered in oil paint. The girl's face is the central focus, with her features depicted in a simple yet expressive manner. The artist's use of color and brushwork creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the girl is lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Paula Modersohn-Becker.

About the artist

Portrait of Paula Modersohn-Becker
Artist

Paula Modersohn-Becker

Paula Modersohn-Becker (8 February 1876 – 20 November 1907) was a German Expressionist painter and draftswoman of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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