The Hermits (1912)
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In the painting “The Hermits” by Egon Schiele, two figures are depicted standing close together, intertwined in an intimate, almost haunting embrace. They are draped in oversized, dark, flowing robes that blend their forms into a single entity, emphasizing their connection and isolation from the surrounding space. The backdrop is muted, a blend of earthy tones that casts a stark contrast with the dark figures. Each figure's facial features are sharply defined with gaunt, elongated expressions characterized by deep-set, hollow eyes and contorted features that convey a sense of weariness or introspection. Despite their closeness, there is an air of alienation and melancholy.
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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.