The artwork “Seated Woman with Green Stockings” was created by Egon Schiele in 1918, in Vienna, Austria. This work, executed in watercolor on paper, is a representative example of the Expressionist movement. Its genre is identified as a portrait, and currently, the artwork is part of a private collection. Schiele’s distinctive style is characterized by its raw intensity and the use of unconventional figure representation.
In the artwork, the viewer is presented with a figure of a woman in a state of repose, her body hunched over with her head bowed down towards her chest, seemingly lost in introspection or fatigue. The woman is depicted seated, with bold green stockings accentuating her crossed legs. The stockings adhere to the contours of her legs, enhancing the tactile quality of the fabric against the skin. Schiele’s confident line work and distinctive watercolor technique create a sense of both movement and emotional depth. The color palette is relatively subdued, aside from the notable green of the stockings, which becomes a focal point in the composition. There is a raw, almost visceral quality to the rendering of the figure, reflective of Schiele’s commitment to portraying the human condition with unflinching honesty. The delicate balance between line and color, along with the isolated pose of the figure, all contribute to the poignant emotional resonance of this piece.
