Self-portraitPaula Modersohn-BeckerNone

  • Art movementPost-Impressionism

Paula Modersohn-Becker (1876 – 1907)

German Expressionist pioneer known for daring self-portraits and intimate depictions of motherhood, using bold forms and symbolic color.


About this artwork

  • Title: Self-portrait
  • Artist: Paula Modersohn-Becker
  • Format: Tall
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Creative period: Early Period
  • Main color: Quinacridone Magenta
  • Keywords: brown ochre colors, self portrait artwork, 19th century painting
  • Color hue: Golden Yellow Range
  • Color intensity: Balanced

Questions & Answers

Who is the artist behind "Self-portrait"?

The artist behind "Self-portrait" is Paula Modersohn-Becker. The work is catalogued under Paula Modersohn-Becker's name.

From which country does the Post-Impressionism work "Self-portrait" come?

"Self-portrait" connects the Post-Impressionism movement with Germany through its creator's birthplace.

Where does "Self-portrait" sit within Paula Modersohn-Becker's body of work?

"Self-portrait" belongs to Paula Modersohn-Becker's Post-Impressionism work, whose recorded themes include self-portrait series, exploration of identity, early works showcasing style, impressionism, post-impressionism, loose brushwork, light focus, nostalgia.

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