The artwork, titled “Young Girl With Straw Hat And A Flower In Her Hand,” was created by Paula Modersohn-Becker in 1902. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece is associated with the Expressionism movement and belongs to the portrait genre.
The artwork portrays a young girl wearing a straw hat adorned with a white fabric and a small yellow and white flower. The girl is depicted with a contemplative expression, her chin resting on her hand which holds a flower. The background is rendered in soft hues of blue, accentuating the subtle details of the girl’s red attire and her serene demeanor. Modersohn-Becker’s characteristic style is evident through the use of bold outlines and a muted, yet evocative, color palette, emphasizing the subject’s introspective mood. The simplicity and rawness of the portrait convey a deep sense of individuality and emotional depth, characteristic of the Expressionist art movement.
