Akt 1917

Egon Schiele's "Akt" from 1917 is a striking example of his signature style, characterized by elongated figures, stark lines, and a raw, emotional intensity. The figure, rendered in a gestural manner, is depicted in a vulnerable pose, with her arm covering her face, highlighting themes of isolation and introspection. Schiele, a leading figure in the Expressionist movement, captured the anxieties of the early 20th century through his intensely personal and often provocative depictions of the human form.