Old blind woman 1899

"Old Blind Woman" is a charcoal drawing on paper by German artist Paula Modersohn-Becker, created in 1899. The drawing depicts an elderly woman, shown in profile, holding a walking stick. The work showcases Modersohn-Becker's expressive use of line and her interest in portraying the lives of ordinary people, particularly those on the margins of society. This piece is a powerful example of her empathetic portrayal of human vulnerability and the passage of time.