The artwork titled “Old woman with a bonnet in profile to the left” by Paula Modersohn-Becker, dated circa 1899, represents the Expressionism art movement. Measuring 45.8 by 36.5 centimeters, this piece falls under the genre of portraiture. The artwork features a side profile of an elderly woman wearing a bonnet, gazing towards the left.
In the artwork, the old woman’s visage is rendered with deliberate simplicity, focusing on the stark contrasts and contours of her profile. The bonnet she wears frames her face, emphasizing her age and character through the visible lines and gentle sag of her skin. The muted, earthy tones contribute to a somber and introspective mood, characteristic of Expressionism. The background remains understated, ensuring that the viewer’s attention is devoted solely to the thoughtful expression of the depicted woman.
