Twilight landscape with house and fork (c.1900) by Paula Modersohn-Becker

Twilight landscape with house and fork - Paula Modersohn-Becker - c.1900

Artwork Information

TitleTwilight landscape with house and fork
ArtistPaula Modersohn-Becker
Datec.1900
Mediumpaper
Dimensions42.5 x 55.7 cm
Art MovementExpressionism

About Twilight landscape with house and fork

“Twilight Landscape with House and Fork” is a landscape artwork created circa 1900 by the renowned artist Paula Modersohn-Becker. Executed on paper, the piece embodies the expressive nuances emblematic of the Expressionism art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 42.5 by 55.7 centimeters.

The artwork portrays a somber twilight scene with subdued, earthy hues. Dominating the composition is a simplified yet evocative depiction of a house with a prominent red roof and adjacent structure, drawn with soft, indistinct lines that meld into the muted landscape. A winding path meanders through the scene, leading towards the darkened silhouette of the house. To the right of the frame, a lone fork-shaped tree stands starkly against the muted backdrop. The sky is painted in varied shades of blue, reflecting the fading daylight. The overall mood is one of quiet introspection, capturing the stillness and tranquility of twilight in a rural setting.

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