Two Reclining and Contorted Female Nudes
Drawing on paper • In the manner or style of Egon Schiele / Austrian Expressionist School
Style & Movement
Expressionism / Viennese Modernism
Medium & Technique
Graphite, black chalk, and watercolor wash on laid paper, utilizing expressive contour lines and transparent washes
Creation Period
Early 20th century, circa 1910-1918
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 45 x 35 cm, upright vertical rectangular format
Subject Description
Depicts two contorted female nude figures in twisting, expressive postures emphasizing anatomical distortion and psychological tension, highly characteristic of early 20th-century Viennese Expressionism
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good. The paper exhibits natural aging, toning, and light foxing appropriate for the period, mounted under glass within a mat
Estimated Market Value
1,500 - 3,500 USD
Auction Estimate
1,000 - 2,500 USD
Provenance History
Private collection, acquired from a European estate or secondary art market; bears a small collector's stamp or monogram mark in the lower-left corner
Art Historical Significance
Reflects the radical approach to the human body, raw sexuality, and psychological introspection pioneered by the Viennese Expressionist movement
Notable Features
Features a distinct circular artist monogram or inventory stamp in the lower-left margin alongside a small numerical reference number
Condition Issues
Paper acidification, overall yellowing and toning of the support sheet, minor surface dust trapped under the glazing, and potential light-induced fading of the watercolor pigments
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight, maintain stable relative humidity (45-50%), use UV-filtering glazing, and consider professional hinge-mounting on acid-free backing if re-framing