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Seated Child, 1916 (pencil on paper)
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Seated Child, 1916 (pencil on paper)
1196045 Seated Child, 1916 (pencil on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 44.6x29 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright
Media ID 22871768
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1916 Artist Austrian Austrian Art Austrian Artist Aversion Bare Feet Bare Foot Barefeet Barefoot Bending Egon Schiele Expressionism Expressionist Feet Foot Frightened German Expressionism German Expressionist Girl Alone Half Dressed Hunched Looking Away Looking Up Modern Art Mood One Girl Only Partly Dressed Pencil Pencil Drawing Pencil On Paper Protect Protecting Protection Protective Scared Schiele Schiele Egon 1890 1918 Semi Clad Semi Dress Turning Away Vulnerability Ethnic Origin Feeling Portrait Style Portraiture Semi Nude Youthful
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This photograph captures a pencil drawing titled "Seated Child, 1916" by the renowned Austrian artist Egon Schiele. The artwork depicts a young girl seated with her back slightly bent, her vulnerable posture evoking a sense of innocence and fragility. With bare feet firmly planted on the ground, she appears both grounded and exposed. The close-up portrait style emphasizes the child's expressive face, as she looks away from the viewer with an air of aversion. Half-dressed and seemingly alone, she exudes a mixture of fear and protectiveness. The artist's skillful use of shading and delicate lines brings out every emotion in this early twentieth-century masterpiece. Schiele's work is often associated with modern art movements such as German Expressionism. In this particular piece, he captures not only the physical appearance but also the emotional depth of his subject. Through his unique artistic style, Schiele explores themes of vulnerability, protection, and human connection. This rare print offers viewers an intimate glimpse into Schiele's artistic genius during his tragically short life span. It serves as a reminder that even within the confines of paper and pencil strokes lies immense power to convey complex emotions that transcend time.
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