Egon Schiele

Austria 1890-1918
Egon Schiele, born on June 12, 1890, and tragically passing away on October 31, 1918, was an Austrian Expressionist painter who left a profound impact on the art world with his deeply emotive and often provocative works. Emerging from the influential milieu of early 20th-century Vienna, Schiele developed a distinctive style characterized by raw, expressive lines, and a starkly honest portrayal of human form and psyche. His artistic journey began under the tutelage of Gustav Klimt, whose influence is evident in Schiele's early works, yet he soon diverged to carve out a unique path that would define him as a leading figure of the Vienna Secession movement. Schiele's oeuvre is notable for its intense introspection and exploration of themes such as sexuality, death, and existential angst, which he rendered with unflinching directness. Throughout his brief but prolific career, Schiele produced numerous portraits and self-portraits that are hauntingly intimate and fraught with psychological tension. He employed a palette ranging from muted earth tones to bold and contrasting hues, all while experimenting with composition and figuration, often distorting and fragmenting his subjects to convey emotional depth. Notable pieces include "The Embrace" (1917) and "Death and the Maiden" (1915-16), which encapsulate the intensity and morbidity that pervade his work. Schiele's nudes, particularly those created during the later phase of his life, broke away from traditional depictions and were considered scandalous at the time due to their overt eroticism and exposure of taboo subjects. His innovative approach to depicting the human body pushed the boundaries of visual arts, making him a precursor to modern movements like Surrealism and Expressionism. Despite the brevity of his life, Schiele's legacy endures through his contributions to the evolution of figurative painting. His artistry continues to resonate with contemporary viewers, offering a window into the complex social and personal landscapes of fin-de-siècle Austria, and standing testament to his relentless pursuit of artistic authenticity and innovation.

Collection of Works(Page 1)

Abstrahierte Giebel,Egon Schiele,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, no humans, border, outdoors, traditional media
Abstrahierte Giebel
Painter: Egon Schiele
Resolution: 3228 × 2877 px
Abstrahierte Landschaft mit Sonnenaufgang,Egon Schiele,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, no humans, border
Abstrahierte Landschaft mit Sonnenaufgang
Painter: Egon Schiele
Resolution: 2757 × 3258 px
Antike Büste,Egon Schiele,Sketch,Sketch, solo, monochrome, traditional media, dated, 1boy, male focus
Antike Büste
Painter: Egon Schiele
Resolution: 3152 × 4052 px
Bildnis der Frau des Künstlers, Edith Schiele,Egon Schiele,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, 1girl, solo, skirt
Bildnis der Frau des Künstlers, Edith Schiele
Painter: Egon Schiele
Resolution: 2738 × 3508 px
Abstrahierte Landschaft,Egon Schiele,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, no humans, traditional media, border
Abstrahierte Landschaft
Painter: Egon Schiele
Resolution: 2912 × 2723 px
Abstrahierter Giebel hinter einem Zaun,Egon Schiele,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, no humans, traditional media
Abstrahierter Giebel hinter einem Zaun
Painter: Egon Schiele
Resolution: 2625 × 2536 px
Arthur Roessler,Egon Schiele,Sketch,Sketch, 1boy, male focus, solo, monochrome, facial hair, mustache, sketch
Arthur Roessler
Painter: Egon Schiele
Resolution: 2860 × 2352 px
Bildnis Dr. Franz Martin Haberditzl,Egon Schiele,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, 1boy, male focus, solo, necktie
Bildnis Dr. Franz Martin Haberditzl
Painter: Egon Schiele
Resolution: 2700 × 3508 px
Abstrahierte Landschaft,Egon Schiele,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, traditional media, border, 1girl, solo
Abstrahierte Landschaft
Painter: Egon Schiele
Resolution: 3961 × 3934 px
Abstrahierter Nadelbaum,Egon Schiele,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, no humans, border, traditional media, outdoors
Abstrahierter Nadelbaum
Painter: Egon Schiele
Resolution: 2912 × 2645 px
Bending Woman With Head Bowed And Crossed Hands,Egon Schiele,Sketch,Sketch, solo, nude, monochrome, 1girl
Bending Woman With Head Bowed And Crossed Hands
Painter: Egon Schiele
Resolution: 2069 × 3460 px
Bildnis Leopold Czihaczek,Egon Schiele,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, 1boy, male focus, solo, facial hair
Bildnis Leopold Czihaczek
Painter: Egon Schiele
Resolution: 3104 × 4063 px