The artwork “Standing Girl in a Blue Dress and Green Stockings, Back View” is a creation of the expressionist artist Egon Schiele, dating back to 1913. Conceived in Vienna, Austria, it is a portrait that embodies the expressionist movement through its unique use of watercolor on paper. Currently, this piece is part of a private collection, remaining inaccessible to the public.
The artwork presents a figure of a young girl captured from behind, her body slightly turned to reveal her profile. Schiele’s lines are characteristically expressive, conveying movement and emotion. The blue dress is depicted in loose, flowing strokes that suggest the fabric’s draping. Contrasting the blue is the vivid green of the girl’s stockings, which adds a striking element to the composition. The girl’s hat, adorned with what appears to be a green bow, complements the green stockings, creating a sense of harmony in the color scheme. While the facial features of the girl are not visible, Schiele’s portrayal of her posture and attire conveys a narrative and emotional depth that is typical of his expressionist sensibility. The artwork’s linearity and muted color palette is emblematic of Schiele’s distinctive style that explores the human form with raw honesty and emotional intensity.
