Seated Woman, Back View (1917)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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In the painting, a woman is seated on the floor, viewed from behind. Her attire includes a blue blouse adorned with thin vertical stripes that vary subtly in hue, possibly suggesting a soft, fabric-like texture. The stripes are predominantly shades of blue and green with hints of other colors. The blouse is loosely fitted, draping casually off her shoulders, revealing the nape of her neck and a hint of her back. Below the blouse, she wears wide, horizontal stripe-patterned pants that bunch slightly at the waist, introducing an array of earth tones mixed with vibrant colors like orange and green.Her hair is pulled up loosely, messy with strands and loops falling carelessly, secured by what looks to be a simple, golden hairband. The posture she holds is relaxed yet subtly dynamic, as one hand, with fingers delicately curved, rests by her side while the other is gently lifted in an elegant, almost contemplative gesture.The woman's flesh tones are pale, rendered with soft, sketch-like lines that suggest the subtle contours of her body beneath the fabric of her clothing. The background of the artwork is minimal, a muted cream that helps to focus attention on the vibrancy and details of her attire and the gentle, expressive positioning of her 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.