Reclining Model in Chemise and Stockings
Original title: Reclining Model in Chemise and Stockings
kurzbeschreibung
A reclining woman dressed in a shirt-like top and stockings, drawn by Egon Schiele in 1917 with charcoal on paper. The drawing remains entirely in black and white and focuses on the relaxed posture of the figure.
Description
Stretched out in profile, head resting on her arms, legs slightly apart — this is how the model appears on the sheet. The charcoal is applied in flowing strokes of varying pressure. The body's form and proportion are the sole focus; background or accessories are absent. The sketch feels plain and clear, without color or detailed additions.
Context
Created in 1917, in the middle of the First World War, the drawing was made in Vienna, where Schiele lived and worked. At that time he produced many nude studies, often using models who posed in everyday underwear. This sheet belongs to a series of works that demonstrate his interest in an expressive rendering of the human body.
Impact
The drawing speaks directly and spontaneously — an impression carried by the flowing charcoal lines. Because all accessories are reduced, the model's natural pose comes to the fore. An intimate, relaxed mood emerges.
Technique
Charcoal on paper — this material allows rapid, expressive strokes. The varying line strength creates a lively texture and brings out the model's bodily forms.
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Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art · Public Domain (CC0 1.0)