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Paula Modersohn-Becker

A German pioneer of Expressionism, Modersohn-Becker avoided conventional beauty in her portraits of women and girls as well as her self-portraits.

Dates
1876–1907
Born In
Europe > Central Europe > Germany
Active In
Europe > Central Europe > Germany, Western Europe > France
Period Culture Style
Modernisms > Expressionism
Known For
Painting > Portrait painting
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