1865 Soest, Westphalia, Germany - 1943 Rotenburg upon Wumme. Known for: Landscape painting.Friedrich Wilhelm Otto Modersohn was a German landscape painter. He was associated with the D?sseldorf school* of painting and a member of the artists colony in Worpswede.In 1884 his family moved from Soest to M?nster. During his time at secondary school Otto Modersohn developed a keen interest in art. After graduating from secondary school, he Modersohn went to the D?sseldorf Academy*, but he did not agree with the teaching methods used there. After a short sojourn in Munich, he hoped to find artistic role inspiration at the Karlsruhe Academy, but once again he was disappointed.Pastel on paper 7 3/4 x 9 5/8 inFrame:13x15.5 in