The artwork, titled “Standing female nude, her arms located in front of the chest,” was created by Paula Modersohn-Becker around the year 1905. It is executed on canvas and is classified within the Expressionism art movement. The piece is a nude painting and measures 81 x 45.8 cm.
In the artwork, a nude female figure stands against a subdued, dark background. Her posture is slightly hunched forward with her arms positioned in front of her chest, suggesting a sense of modesty or introspection. The figure’s facial expression exudes a contemplative or perhaps melancholic mood, while the soft, muted palette lends a timeless, serene quality to the painting. The treatment of light and shadow on the body, along with the simplistic and restrained backdrop, accentuates the natural form and emotional depth of the subject.
