House with Shingle Roof (Old House II) (1915)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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The painting presents a commanding old house, structured prominently with expressive, overlapping timber-framed geometries that define its aging facade. The roof, detailed with a complex, disordered pattern of shingles, draws considerable attention, suggesting the character and longevity of the dwelling. Visible through the exposed framework are hints of colorful interiors, perhaps speaking to the lives that have filled the space. Surrounding the building are barren trees and patches of grass, enhancing the rustic, earthy tones that pervade the scene.
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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.