Portrait of a Woman (1910, Met-Objekt 5016)
Original title: Portrait of a Woman
kurzbeschreibung
A woman in a wide-brimmed hat, one hand raised to her lips, dominates this 1910 color lithograph by Egon Schiele. Clear lines and a restrained palette define the drawing.
Description
Her hat is large and broad-brimmed, rendered in a dark tone. Her hand is lightly lifted, touching her lips. She wears a simple collared top and trousers. The background stays minimal and without detail, emphasizing the figure. Colors are limited to black, white, and a dark tone for the hat.
Context
The color lithograph dates from 1910, a period of intense artistic experimentation for Schiele. He was still strongly influenced by the Vienna Secession and Gustav Klimt, yet increasingly developed his own expressive voice. The sheet belongs to the milieu of the Neukunstgruppe in Vienna.
Impact
The reduced color and clear lines give the portrait a calm, concentrated presence. The gesture of the hand at the lips creates an intimate, contemplative mood.
Technique
For this color lithograph, the artist drew with greasy chalk on a stone and the image was then transferred to paper. Colors are used sparingly, which emphasizes the drawing's quality.
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Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art · Public Domain (CC0 1.0)