Two Girls on a Fringed Blanket 1911

"Two Girls on a Fringed Blanket" is a 1911 watercolor painting by the Austrian artist Egon Schiele, notable for its distinctive style, characterized by elongated figures and stark lines. The painting showcases Schiele's focus on the human form, specifically the female figure, and his exploration of psychological depth through expressive lines and disproportional features. This artwork, like much of Schiele's work, evokes a sense of unease and introspection, reflecting the artist's engagement with themes of isolation and mortality, hallmarks of the Expressionist movement. The painting's limited color palette of brown, black, and white further enhances this mood, showcasing Schiele's mastery of using color to convey emotion.