Seated Woman, Back View

A woman sits with her back to us, her head turned slightly to the side, revealing a glimpse of her profile. Her body is rendered with Schiele's characteristic expressive line, appearing slender and almost fragile. The delicate watercolor and gouache washes create a sense of translucency, particularly in the way the light seems to catch the contours of her back and shoulders. Though the pose is simple, there's an underlying tension in the way her body is angled, suggesting a moment of quiet introspection or perhaps a subtle discomfort. This work, made in 1917, reflects the Expressionist movement's focus on inner psychological states rather than objective reality, inviting us to consider the emotional landscape of the sitter through her posture and the artist's distinctive style.