“Worpsweder Landscape,” created by Paula Modersohn-Becker in circa 1908, is a tempera on cardboard artwork of the Expressionist movement. The painting, measuring 61.5 by 68 cm, is a landscape genre piece housed in the Museum Ludwig in Cologne, Germany.
The artwork depicts a rustic landscape scene, characterized by a prominent structure rendered in soft, earthy tones of red and green, likely a farmhouse or barn. The building is flanked by tall, slender trees with bare trunks, their foliage painted in contrasting dark and light hues, capturing the light and shadows of the natural setting. The background consists of a mix of green vegetation and a hint of blue sky, adding depth and dimension to the composition. Modersohn-Becker’s expressive brushstrokes enhance the texture and dynamic quality of the landscape, reflecting the artist’s connection to the natural environment and her innovative approach to capturing its essence.
