Artwork
Young Girl
Young Girl is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Paula Modersohn-Becker. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the Hamburger Kunsthalle.
About this work
Overview
Young Girl, painted in 1901 by Paula Modersohn-Becker, is a portrait housed at the Hamburger Kunsthalle, depicting a serene, profiled figure of a young girl.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a calm and refined young girl, is shown in a contemplative pose, holding a flower to her face, conveying a sense of gentle introspection.
Technique & Style
Modersohn-Becker employs a muted background and a varied color palette to achieve depth and dimensionality, highlighting the girl's delicate features and serene expression.
History & Provenance
Created in 1901, the painting is part of the collection at the Hamburger Kunsthalle, attributed directly to Paula Modersohn-Becker.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paula Modersohn-Becker (8 February 1876 – 20 November 1907) was a German Expressionist painter and draftswoman of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
