Old woman with a bonnet in profile to the left 1899

paulamodersohnbecker

portrait

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

charcoal art

portrait reference

pencil drawing

underpainting

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

lady

portrait art

female-portraits

"Old woman with a bonnet in profile to the left" is a charcoal drawing by Paula Modersohn-Becker, created in 1899. The artwork depicts an elderly woman in profile, wearing a simple bonnet and shawl. The drawing is characterized by its expressive lines and deep shadows, capturing the sitter's age and dignity. Modersohn-Becker's works often focused on depicting the human figure in a naturalistic and honest way, and this piece exemplifies her ability to convey both beauty and vulnerability.