The artwork, “Girl with Stork,” crafted by Paula Modersohn-Becker between 1906 and 1907, employs the medium of oil, canvas, and tempera with dimensions of 73 x 59 cm. It is categorized under the Expressionism movement and is a genre painting. This particular work is held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a young girl kneeling on a surface, depicted with a striking and somewhat somber expression. She is adorned modestly with a strand of beads around her head and wrist, and clutches a small plant between her hands. A stork stands behind her, rendered in simple but expressive lines, contributing to the enigmatic atmosphere of the scene. The color palette predominantly features muted greens and earthy tones, contrasted by the bright red of the surface beneath the girl. The painting beautifully captures the essence of Expressionism, reflecting an emotional depth and symbolic complexity uncommon for its era.
