The artwork “Seated Woman in Violet Stockings” was created by the artist Egon Schiele in the year 1917 in Vienna, Austria. This piece utilizes watercolor on paper as its medium and is a portrait by genre. It is a prime example of the Expressionist movement of the early 20th century. Currently, this artwork is part of a private collection.
The artwork depicts an evocative portrait of a woman seated in a relaxed, somewhat unorthodox pose. She is clothed predominantly in soft blue tones with violet stockings, which lend the artwork its name. Schiele’s characteristic style is evident in the figure’s elongated limbs and the almost visceral representation of the flesh, with red and blue lines accentuating her physical form. There is a rawness and immediacy to the brushstrokes, which capture the essence of the woman’s personality and physicality. Her gaze is direct and engaging, connecting with the viewer in a manner that is typical for Schiele’s introspective and intimate approach to portraiture. The background remains largely unadorned, allowing the figure and her expression to dominate the composition. Egon Schiele’s signature can be seen distinctly within the artwork, adding to its authenticity and historical significance as a piece from a groundbreaking period in modern art.
