Selbstbildnis vor rotem Hintergrund (1906)
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The painting depicts a young man with a piercing gaze, staring directly at the viewer. His large, expressive eyes are emphasized, filled with an intense, somewhat probing look. His hair is dark and neatly styled, with a natural wave that adds a touch of elegance. He wears a formal dark suit complemented by a white shirt and a neatly tied bow tie, suggesting a sense of solemnity or formality in his appearance.The background of the painting is a rich, uniform red, providing a stark contrast that highlights the subject’s face and attire. The brushwork on the face shows subtle variations in skin tones, with lighter highlights on his forehead, nose, and cheeks, suggesting a careful attention to the play of light. The overall expression conveyed is one of youth mixed with a mature, introspective seriousness.
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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.