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Otto Modersohn Paintings: The 2 Most Famous, Through a Gallery's Eye
Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 2 works by Otto Modersohn in our catalogue
In short
To the gallery's eye, Otto Modersohn's most famous painting is Flood in the Village (1941), whose original hangs in the Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich. Of the 2 works by Otto Modersohn in our catalog, the gallery presents the 2 most famous below, each original with its year, its museum and what makes it unique.
1865 – 1943, Soest
Most works: Bavarian State Painting Collections
The gallery's top 10 Otto Modersohn paintings
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Autumn on the Moor
In 1895, the Worpswede Künstlervereinigung (Artists’ Association) achieved its artistic breakthrough at the Munich Glaspalast, where, following the model of the Paris Salon, annual international exhibitions had been held since 1889. The atmospheric painting Autumn on the Moor was one of the eight works that Modersohn exhibited. In April of the same year, it was shown at the first exhibition of the Worpswede painters in Bremen, and subsequently purchased by…
The museums that keep Otto Modersohn's originals
The 2 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Otto Modersohn | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bavarian State Painting Collections |
Munich | 1 | Flood in the Village |
 Kunsthalle Bremen |
Bremen | 1 | Autumn on the Moor |
Otto Modersohn, the signature paintings of each year
47 years of Otto Modersohn's art, 1895 to 1941: the gallery follows them year by year, through the most famous originals of each.
Works per year
Pick a year to see its originals.
1895
Autumn on the Moor
Age 30
1 work this year
In 1895, the Worpswede Künstlervereinigung (Artists’ Association) achieved its artistic breakthrough at the Munich Glaspalast, where, following the model of the Paris Salon, annual international exhibitions had been held since 1889. The atmospheric painting Autumn on the Moor was one of the eight works that Modersohn exhibited. In April of the same year, it was shown at the first exhibition of the Worpswede painters in Bremen, and subsequently purchased by…
Otto Modersohn's paintings: the gallery answers
Which Otto Modersohn painting is the most famous of all?Reveal the answer
Flood in the Village (1941).
How old was Otto Modersohn on completing Flood in the Village?Reveal the answer
76 years old: Flood in the Village dates from 1941, and Otto Modersohn was born in 1865.
How many works did Otto Modersohn create?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 2 works by Otto Modersohn, dated from 1895 to 1941.
Where do Otto Modersohn's most famous originals hang?Reveal the answer
Mostly in Bavarian State Painting Collections (Munich) and Kunsthalle Bremen (Bremen). The museum table above lists them all.
Which are Otto Modersohn's earliest and latest famous works?Reveal the answer
On this page, the earliest is Autumn on the Moor (1895) and the latest Flood in the Village (1941).
Otto Modersohn: the artist
early life and education
friedrich wilhelm otto modersohn, a renowned german landscape painter, was born on february 22, 1865, in soest, kingdom of prussia. he began his artistic journey at the art academy of düsseldorf in 1884, later moving to the academy of fine arts in karlsruhe in 1888, where he studied under the guidance of hermann baisch. in july 1889, modersohn made his first visit to worpswede with fritz mackensen, marking the beginning of his association with the art colony at worpswede.artistic career and notable works
modersohn's work is characterized by its serene and idyllic landscapes, often capturing the beauty of the german countryside. his paintings, though not widely documented, are notable for their tranquility and attention to detail. as a co-founder of the art colony at worpswede, modersohn played a significant role in shaping the artistic community in germany during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.legacy and influence
though not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, modersohn's contributions to german landscape painting are undeniable. his work can be seen as part of a broader movement that sought to capture the essence of the natural world. for more information on modersohn's life and works, visit friedrich wilhelm otto modersohn | OriginalUniqueArt, where you can also explore other notable artists and their contributions to the world of art.- view walter rudolf leistikow's der hafen (76 x 112 cm, oil on canvas) at OriginalUniqueArt
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