Artwork
Female Nude Bending to the Left
Female Nude Bending to the Left is a chalk drawing by Egon Schiele. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Female Nude Bending to the Left is a 1918 drawing by Egon Schiele, executed in chalk on buff wove paper. It exemplifies his work from this period, characterized by expressive and fluid lines.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a nude woman lying on her side, her body curved as she bends to the left. Her pose is relaxed, with her head resting on her hand and legs tucked up, conveying a sense of intimacy and informality.
Technique & Style
Schiele's use of loose, quick chalk strokes emphasizes the figure's contours, while subtle shading adds depth. The plain tan paper serves as a neutral background, allowing the figure to take center stage. The overall effect is one of softness and spontaneity.
Artist & collection
Artist
Egon Leo Adolf Ludwig Schiele (German: ; 12 June 1890 – 31 October 1918) was an Austrian Expressionist painter.
