Torso of a Seated Woman with Boots

This charcoal drawing, made in the final year of the artist's life, captures a seated woman with a striking immediacy. Her torso is twisted, her head tilted, and her left arm raised, creating a dynamic sense of unease. The raw, expressive lines of charcoal emphasize the angularity of her body, particularly in the sharp jut of her shoulder and the prominent collarbone. Despite the title, her boots are barely suggested by a few dark strokes, drawing the eye instead to the exposed skin and the psychological intensity of her gaze. This work embodies the Expressionist movement's focus on inner experience over external reality, using distortion and a stark palette to convey emotion rather than a literal likeness. The starkness of the charcoal on paper underscores the vulnerability and directness of the portrayal.