Graphic print in a limited edition. Print no. 35/200. Embossed seal of the work's publisher. Handmade paper. Loose sheet.
About the artist:
Egon Schiele (1890-1918) was a prominent Austrian painter and draughtsman of the 20th century. He created over 3000 works on paper and around 300 paintings, which are 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, rejecting typical conventions of beauty and introducing ugliness and exaggerated emotions into art. He is the author of provocative nudes in contorted poses, city portraits, and self-portraits. He was a student 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 lived and worked in Český Krumlov, from which his mother hailed. Although active for such a short time, his work laid the foundation for the Viennese Expressionist movement and inspired other future movements, such as Abstract Expressionism.
