“Seated Peasant Woman” is a piece of artwork created by Paula Modersohn-Becker in the year 1903. This artwork, measuring 37.8 x 24.8 cm, is executed in coal and belongs to the Expressionism art movement. It is a sketch and study genre piece reflecting the artist’s style and subject of choice.
The artwork depicts a solitary woman, presumably of peasant background, seated with a contemplative expression. Rendered with confident, clear lines, the woman’s detailed face and hands contrast with the more broadly executed shading of her attire and surroundings. Her pose, with one hand supporting her head and the other resting on her lap, emulates a mood of introspection or perhaps weariness. The simplicity and rawness of the coal medium accentuate the stark realism and evocative sentiment typically associated with Expressionist works.
