Paula Modersohn-Becker
Self-portrait before a Green Background with Blue Iris, c. 1905
Described as a precursor of German Expressionism, painter Paula Modersohn-Becker, who died in 1907, at the age of 31, has had a great impact on the art world for decades.
She worked at fever pitch, producing 80 pictures in a year. She died in 1907, having sold three paintings in her lifetime, leaving behind a forest of letters and diaries.
Today, Modersohn- Becker is considered to been on of the pioneers of Modernism. Virtually unknown during her life-time.
"To sleep among my paintings is beautiful. My studio is very light during moonlit nights. Upon waking I quickly jump up and I look at my work: my paintings are what first meet my eye."
Paula Modersohn-Becker
The painter revolutionized the art world, eschewed traditional limits put on women painters, and produced art at a feverish rate of as many as 80 pictures a year — as if her personal time was running out.
Elsbeth in the garden with glass ball c.1902
private collection
Paula Modersohn-Becker
credits: Paula Modersohn-Becker Foundation
The human form is very much at the centre of Modersohn-Becker’s work; children, old women, and Worpsweder peasants inspired her to undertake portraiture.
When she was 18, she joined an artist colony in Worpswede, northern Germany, where she met her future husband, Otto Modersohn.
Paula Becker decided to move to Paris to learn more about modern art and pursue her passion and ambition in paintings.
She, Picasso, and Matisse introduced the world to modernism and her work is still admired to this day, along with her courage and ambition.
Google Doodle Paula Modersohn-Becker’s 142nd Birthday
illustration: Duo Golden Cosmos
https://www.google.com/doodles/
Google Doodle:
There she is, you are saying ! Writing about Art and Doodles, once again. I know, I know. Being from Humanities, I love all the expressions of Visual Arts, Music, Literature, Linguistics.
Yes! It's impossible not to write somthing about this woman painter. Google is honoring Paula Modersohn-Becker’s 142nd birthday with a Doodle today, February 8.
"Renowned German expressionist painter Paula Modersohn-Becker was born on this day in 1876. Her art bears witness to her courage, boldness, and ambition - a temperament that greatly influenced her short but prolific career."
The Doodle reflects Paula Modersohn-Beckerartistic style depicting domestic subjects.
Resources:
Google Arts : Paula Modersohn-Beckerartistic : between Worpswede and Paris
Die Malerin mit Kamelienzweig (Selbstporträt)
Paula Modersohn-Becker, 1907
I couldn't miss such an interesting woman painter. Now, let's back to the theme of this post. January in review
As well, at the end of every month I put together a list of the most popular posts of January. You will find posts written in English and French.
And now, it's time to the review of the most popular posts of January:
Wherever you are, I hope that those of you celebrating Carnival holiday or St Valentin's Day next weekend will have a wonderful time.
Thanks all the educators from around the world who kindly read my blog every day.
Have a nice time wherever you are! Here, freezing!
G-Souto
08.02.2018
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