Young Girl With Straw Hat And A Flower In Her Hand 1902

"Young Girl With Straw Hat And A Flower In Her Hand" is a 1902 portrait by German Expressionist painter Paula Modersohn-Becker. The painting captures a young woman with a pensive expression, her gaze directed downward, wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat adorned with flowers. The simplified forms and brushstrokes are characteristic of Modersohn-Becker's style, reflecting her interest in capturing the essence of her subjects rather than replicating photographic realism. This painting, created during a period of significant artistic development for the artist, demonstrates her evolving approach to portraiture, emphasizing emotion and individual character.