Sorrow (Kümmernis)

About this work

This sketch shows a lone figure sitting on the ground, wrapped in a heavy cloak. Their head is bowed, and their arms are pulled close to their body, as if cold or in pain. The lines are rough and uneven, almost like scratches on the paper. The artist used a dark, scratchy ink that makes the image feel raw and urgent. The figure’s face is mostly hidden, but their posture suggests deep sadness. Look up Schiele, Egon to see more of his intense, expressive drawings.