Venus von Willendorf (1918)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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The painting depicts a stylized female figure seen from the back, rendered in broad, simplified shapes. The figure has exaggerated, rounded features, with a voluminous lower body and narrow upper torso. The background of the image is a warm yellow, contrasting with the earthy tones used to outline and fill the figure. The woman's head is adorned with what seems to be a banded headdress or wrap, adding a distinct layer of texture and pattern compared to the rest of the form, which is smoother and more uniformly colored.
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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.