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Egon Leo Adolf Ludwig Schiele (German: [ˈeːɡɔn ˈʃiːlə] ⓘ; 12 June 1890 – 31 October 1918) was an Austrian Expressionist painter. His work is noted for its intensity and its raw sexuality, and for the many self-portraits the artist produced, including nude self-portraits.
Apr 5, 2024 · Egon Schiele was an Austrian Expressionist painter, draftsman, and printmaker noted for the eroticism of his figurative works. As a student at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts (1907–09), Schiele was strongly influenced by the Jugendstil movement, the German Art Nouveau. He met Gustav Klimt, leader.
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Egon Schiele was a leading figure of Austrian Expressionism, known for his erotic and graphic portraits and self-portraits. Learn about his life, art, and influences from TheArtStory, a comprehensive online resource for art history and analysis.
- Austrian
- June 12, 1890
- Tuln an de Donau, near Vienna, Austria
- October 31, 1918
Egon Schiele was an Austrian painter of the early 20th century, a major figure of Expressionism. He painted many self-portraits, often naked, and his work is known for its intensity and sexuality. He was influenced by Gustav Klimt and other artists of the Secession movement. Explore his 299 artworks on Wikiart.org, a visual art database.
- Austrian
- June 12, 1890
- Tulln an der Donau, Austria
- October 31, 1918
Explore the life and art of Egon Schiele, one of the most formative and colorful figures of Viennese Modernism, who painted self-portraits, landscapes, and cityscapes with a focus on the body and existential questions. The Leopold Museum houses the largest and most important Schiele collection in the world, with 43 paintings, over 200 watercolors, drawings, and prints, as well as numerous writings and miscellaneous texts.
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Explore the life and art of Egon Schiele, a leading figure of German Expressionism, at The Museum of Modern Art. See his paintings, drawings, and posters, and learn about his exhibitions and publications at MoMA.
A watercolor and graphite drawing of the Austrian artist in 1911, showing his emaciated and tortured figure with a wild stare and a red tint. Learn more about Schiele's life, work, and the context of modernism at The Met.
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