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Nude Lying Down; Liegende, 1917 (black crayon on paper)
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Nude Lying Down; Liegende, 1917 (black crayon on paper)
1768979 Nude Lying Down; Liegende, 1917 (black crayon on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 45.8x29.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nude Lying Down; Liegende. Egon Schiele (1890-1918). Black crayon on paper. Drawn in 1917. 45.8 x 29.9cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright
Media ID 23691410
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1917 Artist Austrian Asleep Austrian Art Austrian Artist Back Back View Background Colour Backview Behind Black Crayon Bottom Buttock Curled Up Dozing Egon Schiele Exposed Expressionism Expressionist Eyes Closed Facial Expression Female Garment From The Back German Expressionism German Expressionist Gesture Gesturing Ground Half Dressed Hand Gesture Hand Movement Hand Raised Legs Bent Long Hair Lying Lying Down Lying On Floor Modern Art Mounted On Paper On Paper One Person Only Partly Dressed Pose Posed Posing Position Raised Rear View Schiele Schiele Egon 1890 1918 Semi Clad Semi Dress Skin Unusual Angle View From Behind White Background Woman Alone Apparel Ethnic Origin Portrait Style Portraiture Semi Nude Young Woman
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This black crayon drawing by Egon Schiele, titled "Nude Lying Down; Liegende" showcases the artist's mastery in capturing the human form. Created in 1917, during the early twentieth century, this piece exemplifies Schiele's unique style and his contribution to modern art. The subject of the artwork is a female figure lying down, her back turned towards us. The close-up portrait style allows us to appreciate every detail of her pose and expression. With eyes closed and hand raised in a gentle gesture, she appears serene and lost in thought. Schiele's use of black crayon on paper adds depth and texture to the composition. Against a white background, the contrast between light and dark highlights both the contours of her body and the delicate lines that define it. The artist's attention to detail is evident in every stroke as he captures not only her physical features but also conveys a sense of vulnerability through his portrayal. Her long hair cascades down one side while half-dressed attire suggests an intimate setting within an indoor studio. As we observe this artwork from behind, we are invited into a private moment frozen in time. Through Schiele's skillful rendering, we can almost feel the softness of her skin and imagine what thoughts may be running through her mind as she dozes peacefully. This stunning piece serves as a testament to Egon Schiele's talent as an Austrian artist who pushed boundaries with his expressive portraiture during his short-lived career from 1890-1918.
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