Girl with Stork by Paula Modersohn-Becker

Girl with Stork 1907

paulamodersohnbecker

Private Collection

canvas painting

bird

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

animal portrait

painting painterly

animal drawing portrait

facial portrait

portrait art

fine art portrait

"Girl with Stork" (1907) by Paula Modersohn-Becker is a striking and evocative depiction of a young girl kneeling, holding a feather, with a stork standing behind her. The painting exemplifies Modersohn-Becker's mature style, characterized by simplified forms, expressive color, and an honest portrayal of the human figure. The artist’s interest in the human form is evident in the realistic depiction of the girl’s body, which is both vulnerable and strong. The work's subject matter, symbolizing innocence and motherhood, is a recurring theme in Modersohn-Becker's work.