Artwork
Nude Man with Raised Arms (recto)
Nude Man with Raised Arms (recto) is a drawing by Egon Schiele. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Nude Man with Raised Arms (recto) is a pencil drawing by Egon Schiele, executed in 1911. The work is characterized by its simplicity and expressive qualities, depicting a nude male figure in a dynamic pose.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a nude man standing with his back to the viewer, facing right, with arms raised and head slightly tilted. This pose conveys a sense of movement and energy, while the figure's averted gaze adds a layer of introspection.
Technique & Style
Schiele employed bold pencil lines and minimal shading on beige paper, leveraging negative space to enhance the figure's dynamism. The drawing's expressive qualities align with Schiele's distinctive style, marked by boldness and emotional intensity.
History & Provenance
Created in 1911, the drawing is now part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Egon Leo Adolf Ludwig Schiele (German: ; 12 June 1890 – 31 October 1918) was an Austrian Expressionist painter.
