Reclining Woman (1917)
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"Reclining Woman" (1917) by Egon Schiele is a striking example of the artist's intense and expressive style, capturing the emotional and physical depth of his subjects. This painting depicts a nude woman lying back on a crumpled bed of white sheets that accentuates the contours of her body. Schiele's use of bold lines and sharp angles frames the figure, highlighting the natural curves and muscular tension in her pose.The background is a flat, ochre yellow, which starkly contrasts with the white and flesh tones of the figure, bringing an intense focus on the subject. The woman's gaze is direct and confrontational, adding a psychological depth to the painting. Her expressive eyes and slightly parted lips give a sense of living emotion, inviting viewers into her world. Noticeably, Schiele's signature can be seen at the lower right, adding his personal mark to this deeply personal work.This artwork is a prime example of Schiele’s exploration of the human form and his continued focus on raw, unfiltered expressionism.
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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.