Seated Nude Model, Facing Left 1912

Wilhelm Lehmbruck made this drawing of a seated nude, facing left, in pencil on paper. Look closely, and you can see the subtle shifts in tone and the delicate lines that define the figure. The model’s pose, with her arms crossed, creates a sense of introspection, inviting us to consider her inner thoughts and feelings. I can imagine the artist, Lehmbruck, studying the model intently, trying to capture not just her physical form but also her essence, her quiet dignity. It makes me think about the act of looking and drawing, how the artist is in conversation with their subject, each line a response to what they see and feel. This drawing reminds me of other artists who sought to capture the human form with both precision and sensitivity, like Egon Schiele, who was working around the same time. In that way, artists are in conversation across time, each one building on what came before, pushing the boundaries of what's possible.