Die Hämische (1910)
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The painting features a figure that captures an intense, emotional expression. The person is wearing a wide-brimmed hat, tilted in a manner that casts a shadow over the face. The face is portrayed with sharp, angular features and is accentuated with streaks of green, white, and red, giving it a somewhat distorted, mask-like appearance. The figure's upper body is partially nude, revealing the chest, with hints of red on the nipples—suggestively drawing attention while conveying vulnerability or exposure. The arms are crossed tightly, one hand gripping the other wrist in a pose that might suggest discomfort or self-protection. The person is clothed in a dark, heavy skirt or pants, contrasting with the pale bare skin, further emphasizing a raw, exposed feeling. The background of the painting is a plain, muted brown, focusing all attention on the sharply drawn, emotionally charged figure.
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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.