Houses
1897
Step into the rainy, rustic world of Worpswede with Paula Modersohn-Becker's 'Häuser' (Houses). Painted in 1897, this loose, watery scene shows the artist ditching strict realism for the emotional simplicity that would soon define Expressionism. You can spot her initials 'P.M.B.' in the corner—a signature from a trailblazer who revolutionized modern art before her tragic death at age 31. The wobbly walls and moody blue sky make these humble cottages feel less like buildings and more like a fleeting memory of the German countryside.
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