Artist | Egon Schiele
Artist Story | Egon Schiele was an Austrian painter known for his intense and provocative works. Born in 1890, Schiele studied under Gustav Klimt and quickly developed a unique style characterized by raw emotion, bold lines, and often controversial subjects. His expressive portraits and nudes, marked by their stark and sometimes unsettling honesty, challenged the artistic norms of his time. Despite his short life, dying of influenza at 28 in 1918, Schiele left a lasting impact on modern art with his groundbreaking approach to the human form and psyche.
Artwork Narrative | Egon Schiele's "Nude" is a striking example of his revolutionary approach to depicting the human form. This artwork, created in 1910, showcases Schiele's characteristic use of exaggerated lines and bold contours to convey raw emotion and vulnerability. The figure is presented in a contorted pose, with angular limbs and an almost skeletal appearance, highlighting the fragility of the human body. Schiele's intense focus on the stark, unidealized reality of his subject challenges traditional notions of beauty and confronts the viewer with an unsettling yet captivating portrayal of human existence. "Nude" exemplifies Schiele's ability to blend physical form with psychological depth, making it a powerful piece in his oeuvre.
Original Medium | Charcoal on paper
Tones | Charcoal, Beige
Emotion | Struggle, Fragility, Strength
Product Details | Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. - Simple, elegant design - Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface - Handmade by specialist picture framers - Delivered ready for hanging.
Collection | Figure and Form
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