Kain erschlägt Abel (1905-1906)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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The painting depicted shows two male figures engaged in a dramatic scene. One figure, appearing younger, is dressed in a short tunic and stands on the left, holding a crooked staff. He is turned towards the right, facing the other figure, with his left arm defensively raised. The second figure, who is nude, is captured in a dynamic motion, his right arm swinging above his head, wielding a large, club-like object, presumably in the act of striking. His left arm is extended backward, enhancing the aggression and movement of his posture. In the background, there's a loosely sketched landscape with clouds, further emphasizing the tumultuous nature of the scene.
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Egon Schiele was an Austrian painter. A protégé of Gustav Klimt, Schiele was a major figurative painter of the early 20th century. His work is noted for its intensity and its raw sexuality, and the many self-portraits the artist produced, including nude self-portraits. The twisted body shapes and the expressive line that characterize Schiele's paintings and drawings mark the artist as an early exponent of Expressionism.