Weiblicher Rückenakt 1998

This charcoal drawing, titled "Weiblicher Rückenakt" (Female Back Nude) by Egon Schiele, is a striking example of his signature style. Created in 1998, just a few years before his untimely death, the artwork showcases his bold, angular lines and expressive use of contour. The figure, seen from the rear, is rendered with a raw honesty that emphasizes the human form's physicality. Schiele's emphasis on distorted proportions and elongated limbs reflects the influence of Art Nouveau, while his exploration of the body's vulnerability resonates with themes of existentialism and self-awareness, characteristic of the artist's brief but prolific career.