The artwork, created by Paula Modersohn-Becker in 1905, is titled “Mother with baby at her breast, and child in landscape.” This piece, classified under the Expressionism art movement, is rendered using tempera on paper, measuring 37.1 by 36 centimeters. It falls within the genre painting category.
The artwork illustrates an intimate, pastoral scene depicting a mother nursing her baby, while another child lies nearby in a tranquil landscape. Trees in sparse foliage and grazing animals enhance the rustic ambiance. The figures are characterized by an ethereal lack of facial detail, drawing focus to their forms and the maternal bond. The subdued, earthy palette and soft, blurred outlines invoke a sense of serenity and timelessness, emblematic of Modersohn-Becker’s evocative expressive style. The composition evokes the deep connection between motherhood and nature, central themes in Modersohn-Becker’s oeuvre.
