Moa (1911)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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In this striking Egon Schiele portrait, a woman is depicted in a half-turn pose, her expression introspective and dark-eyed, directed towards the viewer. She sports a voluminous, textured cloak in a lively mélange of bright and deep tones—bold reds, vibrant blues, muted greens, and earthy browns. The garment enfolds her in a dramatic swirl, suggesting both movement and a dramatic flair. A ruffled, dark feather boa encircles her neck, adding an element of luxury and exoticism. Her face is rendered with Schiele’s characteristic sharp outlines and probing intensity, framed by dark, curly hair adorned with flashes of red. The background remains starkly minimal, emphasizing her form and the vivid palette of her attire.
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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.