Egon Schiele was an Austrian artist who gained recognition for his expressionist paintings, drawings, and prints. Born on June 12th, 1890 in Tulln, Austria, he attended the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts for two years and was greatly influenced by the Jugendstil movement. His artwork stands out due to its raw sexuality and intensity.
One notable aspect of Schiele’s work is his use of self-portraits. He produced many nude self-portraits that are now considered some of his most famous pieces. Additionally, his style was highly unique and recognizable with thin lines and exaggerated features.
Sadly, Schiele died at a young age from the Spanish flu pandemic on October 31st, 1918 when he was only 28 years old. Despite this fact, he had already made a name for himself as a powerful figure in European Art Nouveau.
Overall, Egon Schiele’s body of work has had an enduring impact on modern art to this day. His legacy helped shape future generations’ artistic vision with deep emotional expressionism being still present in modern art today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Egon Schiele’s Sister?
Egon Schiele’s sister was Gertrude Schiele (1894-1981). Gertrude frequently posed for portraits for Egon.
All Egon Schiele Artwork on Artchive
| Artwork Name | Year | Medium |
|---|---|---|
| Self-portrait Standing | 1910 | Gouache, Watercolor And Pencil With White Highlighting |
| Pregnant Woman And Death | 1911 | Oil On Canvas |
| Female Nude | 1910 | Gouache, Watercolor And Black Chalk With White Highlighting |
| Self-portrait With Raised Right Elbow | 1914 | Gouache, Watercolor And Black Chalk |
| Mother And Two Children | 1917 | Oil On Canvas |
| Self-portrait With Outstretched Arms | 1911 | Gouache, Watercolor And Pencil On Paper |
| Little Tree (chesnut Tree At Lake Constance) | 1912 | Watercolor And Pencil On Paper |
| Fighter | 1913 | Gouache And Pencil On Paper |
| Death and the Maiden | 1915 | Oil on Canvas |
| Seated Couple (Egon and Edith Schiele) | 1915 | Gouache and pencil on paper |
| The Family | 1918 | Oil on Canvas |
| Eduard Kosmack | 1910 | Oil on Canvas |
| Embrace (Lovers II) | 1917 | Oil on Canvas |
| Portrait of the Artist's Wife, Seated | 1918 | Oil on Canvas |
| Scornful Woman | 1910 | Watercolor on Paper |
| Self-Portrait as St. Sebastian | 1914-15 | |
| Self-Portrait Pulling Cheek | 1910 | Watercolor on Paper |
| Semi-Nude Girl, Reclining | 1911 | Gouache, watercolor, and pencil with |
| Standing Male Nude with Red Loincloth | 1914 | Watercolor on Paper |
| Two Women | 1915 | Watercolor on Paper |
| Gerti Schiele | 1909 | Oil on Canvas |
| Reclining Woman with Green Stockings | 1917 | Gouache and black Crayon on paper |
| The Truth Unveiled | 1913 | Watercolor on Paper |
| Agony | 1912 | Oil on Canvas |
| Autumn Trees | 1911 | Oil on Canvas |
| Seated Girl | 1910 | Watercolor on Paper |
