Selbstbildnis (1911)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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The painting portrays a self-portrait of the artist with a striking expression. His eyes seem intense and thought-provoking, peering out beneath furrowed brows. The face is rendered with a palette of earth tones, whites, and blues, with visible brush strokes that add a textural complexity. The drying, cracking texture of the paint on his facial features, particularly around the eyes and cheek, suggests a physical and possibly emotional fragility.The figure is garbed in a dark coat, and his hands are prominently positioned in the foreground, gesturing expressively as if he is in the midst of making a point or revealing an aspect of his character. His fingers are elongated and somewhat skeletal, adding to the overall intensity of the portrayal.The background of the painting features muted colors and abstract forms that suggest a nondescript interior space. To the right, brightly colored books are stacked on what appears to be a white surface, introducing a contrast with the dark figure and adding a vibrant splash of red, blue, green, and ochre.
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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.