The artwork titled “Portrait of a Peasant Woman with Hood,” created by Paula Modersohn-Becker in 1903, belongs to the Expressionist movement. It measures 19.7 x 19.7 cm and falls within the genre of portraiture.
The artwork portrays a peasant woman, her visage marked by the rugged lines and textures of her life. Her hood frames her face, adding a sense of solemnity and introspection to her demeanor. The muted palette and the use of somber hues create an atmosphere of earnest realism and quiet dignity. The woman’s features are rendered with a raw and robust application of line and shading, indicative of Modersohn-Becker’s expressive and poignant style, which captures the essence of her subject’s inner life and resilient spirit.
