The image shows a person seated on a chair. The person is centered, with their hands resting on their lap and legs slightly apart. Their face appears indistinct due to the dark and textured nature of the image, with prominent cheekbones and a neutral expression. The person wears a dark robe with a hood, concealing much of their hair. The garment blends into the shadowy surroundings. The background features an unclear, textured landscape, potentially depicting a natural scene with trees and an open sky. The image has deep shadows and a monochromatic palette, creating a somber mood.
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Old Woman

Paula Modersohn-Becker (German, 1876 - 1907)

posthumous printing after 1919 by Felsing

Medium
etching and aquatint
Classification
Print
Dimensions
plate: 19.1 x 14.8 cm (7 1/2 x 5 13/16 in.) ; sheet: 29.4 x 25 cm (11 9/16 x 9 13/16 in.)
Culture
German
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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