Two Girls in Front of Birch Trees c. 1905

"Two Girls in Front of Birch Trees" is a portrait painting created by German artist Paula Modersohn-Becker in 1905. The painting depicts two young girls, rendered in a simplified, almost stylized manner, with large, expressive eyes. The girls are positioned against a backdrop of birch trees, their pale skin and bright colors providing a stark contrast to the muted hues of the forest. This painting is a prime example of the artist’s signature style which explored the human figure with a keen eye for detail and a raw, expressive style.