Kneeling Female Nude with Outstretched Arms (Kniender Frauenakt mit vorgestreckten Armen) by Egon Schiele. A pencil and watercolor study of a kneeling nude woman with hunched shoulders and arms extended forward, created in Schiele's signature expressive, angular style.

Kneeling Female Nude with Outstretched Arms (Kniender Frauenakt mit vorgestreckten Armen)

Egon Schiele

1914 · Pencil, Watercolor Paint

A striking 1914 expressionist study by Egon Schiele, capturing the raw emotional intensity and unique linework of the Vienna Secession.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — holds a wall without competing for attention.

Often works in
Living Room · Office · Study
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
Walls
Best on mid-tone or darker walls
Color notes
Soft white, Warm beige, Aged gold

About the piece

Created in 1914, this pencil and watercolor drawing is a masterful example of Austrian Expressionism by Egon Schiele. The work features the artist's characteristic use of kontorted poses and elongated limbs to convey deep psychological tension. Set against a minimalist background, the figure's expressive posture and delicate color washes showcase the avant-garde aesthetic that revolutionized early 20th-century figurative art.