Portrait of a Child 1916

Egon Schiele's "Portrait of a Child" (1916) exemplifies his signature style of elongated figures and angular lines. The child, depicted in a bright orange shirt and yellow scarf, is rendered with an almost skeletal fragility. The bold use of color and expressive brushstrokes captures the essence of youthful vulnerability, reflecting the artist's fascination with the human form and psychological states. Schiele's work, often associated with Expressionism, was controversial in its time and continues to captivate viewers with its raw emotionality and distinctive aesthetic.