The artwork titled “Portrait of a Woman with Pitcher” was created by Paula Modersohn-Becker circa 1902. Executed in charcoal on paper, this piece is affiliated with the Expressionism art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 25.6 x 16 cm, and it falls within the genre of sketch and study.
The artwork depicts a woman holding a pitcher, rendered with the delicate and spontaneous lines characteristic of charcoal sketches. The simplicity in the line work brings a raw and intimate quality to the portrayal, emphasizing the gentle features of the woman’s face and the rounded form of the pitcher she cradles. The background appears minimalistic, ensuring the viewer’s focus remains on the subject. The overall composition reflects a quiet moment captured swiftly, indicative of the study genre, while also embodying the expressive and emotional depth associated with Expressionism.
