Sitzender Junge (Seated Boy)
1910
Egon Schiele was only 20 when he drew this raw, angular figure, already mastering his signature style of twisted limbs and intense, almost uncomfortable gazes. The boy sits cross-legged, his body rendered with jagged lines and sickly, bruised colors that make his skin look almost translucent. Schiele often used himself or young models to explore themes of vulnerability and sexuality, pushing the boundaries of what was acceptable in 1910 Vienna. You can even see his signature 'S. 10.' floating next to the figure, a tiny mark from an artist who would tragically die just eight years later.