Paula Modersohn-Becker's Reclining Mother and Child II at Kunsthalle Bremen
Paula Modersohn-Becker's impactful 1906 artwork, "Reclining Mother and Child II," can be viewed at the Kunsthalle Bremen in Germany. The painting depicts a mother embracing her child, emphasizing intimate themes of maternal love without any distracting elements. As an early figure in Expressionism, Modersohn-Becker frequently portrayed local children in her work. Despite her artistic prowess, she only sold three pieces during her lifetime and was a pioneering female artist in nude self-portraiture. She tragically passed away from an embolism shortly after giving birth to her daughter, Mathilde, on November 20, 1907, at the age of 31.
Key facts
- Paula Modersohn-Becker painted Reclining Mother and Child II in 1906.
- The painting is held at Kunsthalle Bremen in Bremen, Germany.
- Modersohn-Becker was a German early Expressionist.
- She sold only three paintings in her lifetime.
- She was the first female painter to experiment with nude self-portraits.
- She gave birth to daughter Mathilde on 2 November 1907.
- She died of a fatal embolism on 20 November 1907.
- Her last words were 'What a pity.'
Entities
Artists
- Paula Modersohn-Becker
Institutions
- Kunsthalle Bremen
- Gemeentemuseum Den Haag
- Museum Kunstpalast
- Artland
Locations
- Bremen
- Germany
- The Hague
- Netherlands
- Düsseldorf