The artwork “Standing Nude with Large Hat (Gertrude Schiele)” is a creation of Egon Schiele, a distinguished artist of the Expressionist movement, dating back to the year 1910 and originating from the Czech Republic. Executed with charcoal on paper, this piece measures 44.5 cm by 31 cm and falls under the genre of nude painting (nu). As it is currently held in a private collection, the access to this artwork may be limited to the public.
The artwork depicts a female figure, presumably Gertrude Schiele, captured in a state of undress and adorned with a large, striking hat. The model’s pose is relaxed yet dynamic, with one hand resting behind her head and the other elevating slightly as if in gentle motion or the midst of adjustment. Schiele’s line work is bold and fluid, revealing an intimacy and immediacy within the sketch. The spontaneous and somewhat unfinished nature of the lines lends a raw, emotive quality that is characteristic of Schiele’s drawings. The use of negative space and the minimal background focus our attention on the model, her form, and the accessories, allowing viewers to engage with the human figure’s expressiveness and vulnerability, which are hallmarks of the Expressionist aesthetic.
