Small Tree in Late Autumn (1911)
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This painting by Egon Schiele features a solitary, leafless tree in what appears to be late autumn. The tree's sparse branches stretch upwards and outwards with delicate, winding lines that convey a sense of frailty and exposure. The color palette is subdued, with earthy browns at the base where the roots dig into the ground, and pale, muted tones of white and gray dominating the background, creating a stark contrast that emphasizes the bareness of the tree. The brushstrokes give a textured feel to the bark and branches, enhancing the overall feeling of fragility and dormancy.
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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.