Danae 1909

Egon Schiele’s *Danae* (1909) is a striking example of the artist’s distinctive style, characterized by elongated figures and bold, graphic lines. The nude figure of Danae is depicted lying on her back, her body rendered in a luminous yellow against a dark, patterned background. Schiele’s use of color is expressive and symbolic, with the yellow representing the female form and the dark background suggesting a sense of isolation and introspection. This striking work is representative of Schiele's exploration of themes of sexuality, mortality, and the human condition.