Seated Woman in Corset and Boots
Original title: Seated Woman in Corset and Boots
kurzbeschreibung
A seated woman in a corset and boots, drawn by Egon Schiele in 1918. Black crayon on paper, this is an intimate and unvarnished image of the female body.
Description
The woman sits in profile, her head tilted slightly to the left. Her arms are crossed in front of her body, and her hair is tied in a knot and adorned with flowers. Executed in black on white with pencil, the background remains empty, directing the viewer's attention entirely to the seated figure.
Context
This drawing was made in 1918, the last year of Schiele's life—shortly before he died of the Spanish flu. At the time, he was exploring expressive depictions of the human body that were often considered provocative. The sheet was created in Vienna, where Schiele was among the leading Expressionists.
Impact
The sparse lines and empty background make the figure immediately present. The image feels direct and without embellishment—a sense of oppressive intimacy emanates from it.
Technique
Black crayon on paper, applied with bold strokes and hatching. This technique allows for quick, spontaneous sketches and underscores the expressive power of Schiele's style.
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Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art · Public Domain (CC0 1.0)