“Sand pit at Weyersberg” is an artwork created by the German expressionist artist Paula Modersohn-Becker in 1899. Rendered on paper, this landscape piece forms part of the Expressionism movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 55 x 74 cm. Currently, it resides in the Neue Pinakothek in Munich, Germany.
The artwork depicts a pastoral landscape featuring a sand pit, characterized by earthy tones and immediate, broad brushstrokes. The sandy mounds dominate the foreground and middle ground, framed by sparse vegetation and a serene, pastel sky in the backdrop. The organic, almost abstract forms of the trees and shrubs contrast subtly with the soft fluidity of the sand, emphasizing the natural yet expressive take on the landscape. The overall composition highlights the tranquility and raw beauty of the countryside, adhering to the ethos of the Expressionist movement in its emotive, reflective portrayal of nature.
