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Zwei Stehende Akte, 1913 (pencil on paper)
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Zwei Stehende Akte, 1913 (pencil on paper)
1196482 Zwei Stehende Akte, 1913 (pencil on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 48.5x29.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright
Media ID 22318178
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1913 Addition Anonymous Arm Around Arm Movement Artist Austrian Austrian Art Austrian Artist Back Back View Background Backview Bare Feet Bare Foot Barefeet Barefoot Behind Bottom Buttock Desire Egon Schiele Expressionism Expressionist Feet Foot From The Back German Expressionism German Expressionist Gesture Gesturing Ground Hand Gesture Hand Movement Loved Modern Art Mood Pencil Pencil Drawing Pencil On Paper Pose Posed Posing Rear View Schiele Schiele Egon 1890 1918 Skin Unknown Unknown Artist View From Behind White Background Young Man Young Men Ethnic Origin Feeling Portrait Style Portraiture Young Woman
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This print showcases Egon Schiele's masterpiece, "Zwei Stehende Akte" from 1913. The pencil on paper artwork measures 48.5x29.6 cm and is part of a private collection. In this early twentieth-century piece, Schiele skillfully captures the essence of nakedness and nudity through his unique artistic style. The image depicts two figures standing side by side against a plain white background, their backs turned towards the viewer. The female figure is portrayed in a portrait-style pose with her arm around the man's waist, evoking a sense of love and desire between them. What stands out in this close-up shot are their bare feet firmly planted on the ground, emphasizing their connection to nature and grounding them within the composition. The artist's attention to detail is evident in every stroke of his pencil drawing, capturing not only the physical features but also conveying emotion through subtle hand gestures. Schiele's ability to convey feeling through his art is further highlighted by the anonymous nature of these figures; they could represent anyone experiencing love or longing. This ambiguity adds depth to the piece as viewers can project their own emotions onto it. Overall, this photograph offers an intimate glimpse into Schiele's mastery as an Austrian artist during the early 20th century. It serves as a testament to his contribution to modern art and portraiture while inviting viewers to explore their own interpretations of human emotion and connection.
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