Kopf der Schwester Herma mit Marienblümchenkranz auf dem Hut 1901

Paula Modersohn-Becker's 1901 painting, "Kopf der Schwester Herma mit Marienblümchenkranz auf dem Hut," features a young woman with a stoic expression. The subject, Herma, wears a straw hat adorned with a crown of daisies, a detail that evokes a sense of innocence and youth. The simplified forms and bold colors of the portrait are characteristic of Modersohn-Becker's style, which blended elements of Expressionism and Symbolism. This work exemplifies her focus on capturing the essence of her subjects rather than creating a realistic representation.