Study for Reclining Nude with Arms Raised (1915)
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The image depicts Egon Schiele's "Study for Reclining Nude with Arms Raised (1915)," a drawing that is characteristic of his style, emphasizing expressive line work and the human form. In this particular study, we see a sketched figure of a woman lying down in a reclined position with her arms raised, suggesting a pose of relaxation or perhaps an expressive gesture. The lines are minimalistic yet descriptive, capturing the contours and essential shape of the figure while leaving much to the imagination. The economy of line is a hallmark of Schiele's work, allowing the form and emotion to emerge without heavy detail. The lightness and delicacy of the pencil work contribute to an impression of both vulnerability and grace in the subject. The choice of positioning, with the figure's gaze directed upward and limbs gently placed, adds to the emotional depth and artistic exploration typical of Schiele's studies of the body.
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Egon Schiele was an Austrian painter. A protégé of Gustav Klimt, Schiele was a major figurative painter of the early 20th century. His work is noted for its intensity and its raw sexuality, and the many self-portraits the artist produced, including nude self-portraits. The twisted body shapes and the expressive line that characterize Schiele's paintings and drawings mark the artist as an early exponent of Expressionism.