Portrait of a Woman (Lilly Steiner) (1918)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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The painting depicts a woman with sharp, piercing features. Her gaze is direct and seems to carry a mix of scrutiny and aloofness. Her lips are tightly set, and her cheeks show dashes of blush or perhaps the natural contours of her face, enhancing her distinct expression. The woman's hair is elegantly wavy, framing her face with short curls that suggest a style typical of the early 20th century. She is dressed in what appears to be a light blouse or dress, characterized by soft, flowing lines that create a casual drape around her shoulders. The artist uses a minimal palette, emphasizing outlines and subtle shifts in tone to convey volume and form.
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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.