Self portrait

Paula Modersohn-Becker's Self-portrait exemplifies her pioneering role in Expressionism. Renowned for her numerous self-portraits, including groundbreaking nude and pregnant depictions, she captured intimate aspects of her identity with raw honesty. Her works often feature diverse techniques, utilizing Oil and Tempera on paper. With over 700 paintings and 1000 drawings, she is celebrated as the first woman painter to create nude self-portraits and to portray herself pregnant. Her innovative approach secures her legacy as a vital figure in early Expressionism.