No 244 Paula Modersohn-Becker

Posted on February 8, 2014 by notes to the milkman

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“I want to give colours intoxication, fullness, excitement, power by trying to forget Impressionism.” German post-Impressionist and Expressionist artist Paula Modersohn-Becker  born on February 8, 1876, but she tragically died at the age of 31.

About notes to the milkman

I'm a printmaker based in the North West of England, living in Bolton and printing at Hot Bed Press in Salford. Please visit my website johnpindararts.weebly.com
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3 Responses to No 244 Paula Modersohn-Becker

    • notes to the milkman says:
      February 15, 2014 at 8:20 pm

      I didn’t know of her or her work until researching for this blog. I certainly agree her work is superb. What I’m not sure about is whether she knew of/was influenced by Cezanne or she developed her work independently and concurrently.

      Reply
  2. seascapesaus says:
    February 9, 2016 at 8:59 am

    strong stuff, coming out of the pretty era.

    Reply

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