Berta Hummel was born on 21. Mai 1909 in Massing, in Niederbayern/Germany.

Massing is a typical small town in Bavaria, like small towns anywhere, a place where children can take their first steps in life free and unfettered, in harmony with nature.

Her father, Adolf Hummel, was a businessman who served some years as mayor and took an interest in local and family history.

Her mother, Victoria, came from a prosperous family of farmers.

Self-portrait, red chalk drawing