Schiele’s Wife with Her Little Nephew (1915)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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The painting portrays a tender and intimate scene between a woman and a young boy. The woman, with an affectionate and nurturing expression, embraces the child closely. She has alabaster skin highlighted by touches of rosy hues on her cheeks and lips, contrasting with her dark expressive eyes and elegantly styled auburn hair. Her outfit is striking—a bright mustard-yellow scarf tied around her neck complements her striped dress, which also features bold yellow accents against a neutral background.The boy, appearing serene and comfortable in her arms, has his face nestled against her, with only one side of his face visible. He is dressed in a greyish outfit that seems soft and worn, suggesting comfort and familiarity.
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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.