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Nude Lying Down; Liegende Nackte, 1917 (gouache and charcoal on paper)
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Nude Lying Down; Liegende Nackte, 1917 (gouache and charcoal on paper)
656719 Nude Lying Down; Liegende Nackte, 1917 (gouache and charcoal on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 44.5x28.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nude Lying Down; Liegende Nackte. Egon Schiele (1890-1918). Gouache and charcoal on paper. Dated 1917. 44.5 x 28.6cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright
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072012upload 1917 Artist Austrian Austrian Art Austrian Artist Bended Knee Charcoal Egon Schiele Expressionism Expressionist Faceless German Expressionism German Expressionist Gouache Hands On Face Leaning Back Lying Lying Down Modern Art Mounted On Paper Obscured Face On Paper Schiele Schiele Egon 1890 1918 Skin Unrecognisable Woman Alone Compromised Ethnic Origin
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This print showcases Egon Schiele's masterpiece, "Nude Lying Down; Liegende Nackte" from 1917. The artwork, created with gouache and charcoal on paper, measures 44.5x28.6 cm and is part of a private collection. Schiele, an Austrian painter and artist who lived from 1890 to 1918, was known for his provocative and expressive style. In this piece, he captures the essence of a compromised female figure in a vulnerable yet powerful pose. The woman in the painting is lying down with her body leaning back and her knees bent. Her face remains obscured or unrecognizable as she places her hands on her face in contemplation or perhaps to shield herself from scrutiny. Schiele's use of charcoal creates bold lines that accentuate the curves of the woman's body while adding depth to the composition. The contrast between light and shadow highlights every contour, emphasizing both strength and fragility. As one of the leading figures in early twentieth-century modern art, Schiele pushed boundaries by exploring themes of nudity and human form through his unique artistic lens. This artwork exemplifies his mastery in capturing raw emotion through delicate strokes on paper. This print allows viewers to appreciate Schiele's genius up close while immersing themselves in the beauty of this German expressionist masterpiece.
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