Limited edition print. Print No. 35/200. Blind stamp of the publisher. Handmade paper. Loose leaf.
About the artist:
Egon Schiele (1890-1918) was a prominent Austrian painter and draughtsman of the 20th century. He created over 3,000 works on paper and about 300 paintings, often considered shocking and offensive due to their explicit, unapologetic eroticism. His sharply drawn angular lines and combination of colors mark him as an early proponent of Austrian Expressionism, which rejected typical conventions of beauty and introduced ugliness and exaggerated emotions into art. He created provocative nudes in tormented poses, portraits of cities, and self-portraits. He was a pupil of Gustav Klimt. Some of Schiele's earlier works show similarities to Klimt's, for example, the pose in Schiele's Cardinal and Nun (Caress) mirrors that of Klimt's iconic The Kiss. The two also shared lifelong mutual respect, friendship, and a love for the same woman. He often stayed and worked in Český Krumlov, where his mother was from. Although he was active for such a short period, his work laid the groundwork for the Viennese Expressionist movement and inspired other future movements, such as Abstract Expressionism.
