MODERSOHN-BECKER, Paula: Selbstbildnis mit Bernsteinkette

Created in 1906, this self-portrait exemplifies her bold approach to color and form, with the amber necklace serving as both a striking compositional element and a symbol of personal identity. Though tragically short-lived, Modersohn-Becker's unflinching self-examinations profoundly influenced the development of modern portraiture in early 20th-century Germany.