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Half-Nude Woman Holding Her Hair Apart

Paula Modersohn-Becker

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person standing upright. The individual is facing forward and holding their long hair with both hands. The person's facial features are minimalistic, with basic lines for a nose and eyes. Their upper body is bare, and they are wearing a dark skirt or garment covering the hips and legs. The background is a textured, earthy-toned expanse with no discernible objects.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1898
Medium
charcoal with black and brown chalks on wove paper
Dimensions
5866 × 10425 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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