“I know I shall not live very long... If I've painted three good pictures, then I shall leave gladly with flowers in my hand and my hair.” IfsKnowsLongHandsThreeFlowerHair Author:Paula Modersohn-Becker
“How happy I would be if I could give figurative expression to the unconscious feeling that often murmurs so softly and sweetly within me.” IfsGivingFeelingsWould BeExpressionIf I CouldUnconscious Author:Paula Modersohn-Becker
“I know I shall not live very long. But why is that so sad? Is a festival more beautiful because it lasts longer? My sensuous perceptions grow sharper, as if I were supposed to take in everything with the few years that will be offered to me ... And now love will still blossom for me before I depart, and if I've painted three good pictures, then I shall leave gladly with flowers in my hand and my hair.” IfsKnowsYearsLongStillsHandsLastsBeautifulThreeGrowsFlowerHairPerceptionLife And DeathFestivalsSo SadSensuous Author:Paula Modersohn-Becker
