An oil on canvas by Richard Gerstl, this painting depicts a seated female nude rendered in loose, gestural brushstrokes and a palette of yellows, purples, and greens.

Richard Gerstl (1883-1908) was an Austrian painter known for his intense, emotionally charged Expressionist works. Although his career was short, ending with his suicide at the age of 25, Gerstl produced a body of work that places him among the early figures of Expressionism. He explored themes of psychological turmoil, often using distorted forms and non-naturalistic colours to convey inner states. His work was largely unrecognised during his lifetime, but has since gained recognition. This oil on canvas depicts a seated female nude. The figure is positioned on a chair, her body rendered with loose, gestural brushstrokes. The palette is dominated by yellows, purples, and greens, which create a sense of unease. The background is indistinct, adding to the feeling of isolation. Gerstl's expressive brushwork and bold colour choices convey a sense of emotional intensity, characteristic of his Expressionist style.