Semi-Dressed Model

A young woman, likely a professional model, sits with her head tilted back, her eyes closed, and her mouth slightly agape in this striking charcoal drawing from 1917. She is only partially clothed, with a skirt draped around her waist and her torso exposed. The stark lines of charcoal emphasize the angularity of her body, particularly her shoulders and collarbones, giving her a fragile appearance. Her right arm is raised, with her hand resting on her head, drawing attention to the delicate curve of her neck. The raw immediacy of the drawing, with its visible marks and unblended strokes, captures a moment of vulnerability and introspection. This work exemplifies the Expressionist movement's focus on conveying emotion and psychological states through distorted forms and intense lines, rather than idealized beauty.