The artwork “Madame Sohn” by Egon Schiele was created in 1918 in Vienna, Austria. It is a charcoal on paper piece, representative of the Expressionist movement. The dimensions of the piece are relatively modest at 36 x 30 cm, categorized under the genre of sketch and study. Currently, “Madame Sohn” is part of a private collection.
This artwork presents the viewer with a vivid portrayal that carries the hallmark of Schiele’s style, characterized by a raw and intense emotional expression. The lines are dynamic and gestural, capturing the essence of the subject with a sense of immediacy and intimacy that is typical for Schiele’s art. The facial features are rendered with a significant degree of detail, while the hair appears to be a cascade of energetic curls, almost in motion, enhancing the emotional impact of the piece. This work demonstrates Schiele’s ability to convey the inner life of his subjects through the expressive potential of line and form.
