Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait with Hat and Veil
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A striking 1906 self-portrait by Paula Modersohn-Becker, featuring bold expressionist colors and a textured, modern sensibility.
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The Artist's Wife with Hat
August Macke
1909 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An evocative German Expressionist portrait featuring bold color blocks and a stylish subject.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with mellow gold warmth — holds a wall without competing for attention.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Office · Bedroom
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Aged gold, Charcoal black, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1909, this vibrant portrait by August Macke depicts his wife, Elisabeth Gerhardt. The work showcases Macke's transition into Expressionism, utilizing a bold palette of deep blues, violets, and warm ochres to create a modern, rhythmic composition.
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