“Reclining Woman,” created by Erich Heckel in 1909, is a notable work within the Expressionist art movement, categorized under the nude painting (nu) genre. The artwork showcases a woman reclining, her posture relaxed and body partially covered by vibrantly colored, striped fabric. The choice of colors, characterized by bold, saturated hues and dynamic brushstrokes, evokes intense emotion and movement. The background features another figure, seemingly engaged in an act of reflective observation. Heckel’s use of contrasting colors and expressive lines embodies the essence of Expressionism, focusing on emotional experience rather than physical reality.
