Die Frau des Künstlers, sitzend Edith Schiele 1917

"Die Frau des Künstlers, sitzend Edith Schiele" (The Artist's Wife, Seated Edith Schiele) is a 1917 portrait by Austrian Expressionist Egon Schiele. The artwork depicts his wife Edith Schiele in a seated position, her face and hands prominently displayed. Schiele's signature elongated figures and emphasis on sharp lines, particularly visible in the hands, contribute to a sense of both vulnerability and strength. This intimate portrait, created just one year before the artist's death at the age of 28, reflects his signature style, characterized by emotional intensity and exploration of the human form.