Portrait of a young woman with red hat 1900

"Portrait of a Young Woman with Red Hat" was painted by Paula Modersohn-Becker, a German painter who was a key figure in the development of Expressionism. Created in 1900, the painting features a woman with a strong, contemplative gaze. Her features are rendered with a striking directness, typical of Modersohn-Becker's style. The use of thick brushstrokes and earthy tones adds to the raw emotional intensity of the portrait. This painting showcases Modersohn-Becker’s commitment to capturing the inner world of her subjects, and her mastery of portraiture.