Paula Modersohn-Becker

Born in Dresden in 1876, Paula Modersohn-Becker was a German Expressionist painter whose career, though cut tragically short, left an indelible mark on art history. From a cultured family, she began drawing in Bremen and received her first formal instruction in London. Despite her father's wishes for her to become a teacher, Paula's passion for art was undeniable. She honed her skills at the Berlin Artists' Association and the Women's Academy, immersing herself in art museum…