Standing Girl, Back View 1908

Egon Schiele's "Standing Girl, Back View" (1908) exemplifies his signature style of elongated figures and bold, expressive lines. This watercolor on paper depicts a young woman seen from behind, with a simple blue dress and contrasting purple stockings. The figure's posture and the artist's use of line create a sense of vulnerability and introspection, characteristic of Schiele's exploration of the human condition. This piece, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Schiele's mastery of capturing both the physical and emotional essence of his subjects within a minimal, yet powerfully expressive framework.