Sitzende, von Blattwerk umgeben 1923

Otto Mueller's "Sitzende, von Blattwerk umgeben" (1923), a woodcut housed in the Städel Museum, exemplifies the artist's signature style of depicting female figures in bold, simplified forms. The nude woman, rendered in vibrant yellow, is framed by stylized foliage, creating a sense of both isolation and connection to nature. This work, like many of Mueller's creations, reflects his fascination with the human figure and its relationship to the natural world, a theme he explored throughout his career, contributing to the development of German Expressionism.