Self-Portrait as a Half-Length Nude with Amber Necklace II by Paula Modersohn-Becker. A half-length self-portrait of a nude woman with a prominent yellow amber necklace and pink flowers against a stylized blue floral background.

Self-Portrait as a Half-Length Nude with Amber Necklace II

Paula Modersohn-Becker

1906 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A striking and intimate self-portrait by Paula Modersohn-Becker, featuring bold modernist forms and a warm, earthy color palette.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with quiet neutral notes — anchors the wall with steady presence.

Often works in
Living Room · Bedroom · Study
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black, Blue-green

About the piece

Painted in 1906, this iconic oil study by Paula Modersohn-Becker is a pioneering work of early Expressionism. The artist portrays herself with raw, sculptural honesty, adorned with a signature amber necklace and delicate pink blossoms that contrast beautifully against a dense, patterned botanical backdrop.

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