Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait
Paula Modersohn-Becker
A striking Expressionist self-portrait by Paula Modersohn-Becker featuring bold color and expressive brushwork.
Self-Portrait with Blue Iris
Paula Modersohn-Becker
1900 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking early modernist self-portrait defined by its bold teal palette and direct, intimate gaze.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with a neutral color register — holds a wall without competing for attention.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Office · Bedroom
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Created around 1900, this self-portrait by German painter Paula Modersohn-Becker is a hallmark of early Expressionism. The work captures the artist in a moment of quiet confidence, juxtaposing warm skin tones against a lush green background adorned with stylized blue irises. Her pioneering approach to form and color gives the piece a timeless, modern presence.
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