Egon Schiele - “Umarung (Embrace), 1913”. Gesigneerd en gedateerd in de plaat.

Egon Schiele: “Umarung (Embrace), 1913”.

Signed and dated in the plate.

Authorized color offset litho.
Condition: the work is in excellent condition.

Egon Schiele was an important figurative painter of the 20th century from Austria. He produced an abundance of vibrant paintings and drawings, the vast majority of which depict the naked female form.

Schiele, however, also depicted entwined figures, such as the couple in 'Umarung (Embrace)'. The half-naked female figure with red hair dominates the painting, while her arm reaches out to the second figure, whose torso is cut off, making it difficult to determine whether the nude figure with brown hair is male or female.

As a protegé of Gustav Klimt, Schiele became known for his raw, psychological intensity and daring representations of the human form. His work broke with the ornamental sensuality of the Viennese Secession and introduced a radical honesty that explored vulnerability, sexuality, and the complexity of human emotions.

Schiele's characteristic style is marked by expressive line-work, distorted anatomy, and a striking use of color and space. His portraits and nudes, often confronting in their gaze and pose, reveal an unguarded exploration of desire and identity. The artist's ability to capture both physical tension and psychological depth sets him apart from his contemporaries and confirms him as a central figure in the transition from Symbolism to Expressionism.

Today, Schiele's works belong to the most sought-after on the art market. Original drawings and paintings regularly fetch prices of several millions of dollars at major auction houses. Paintings such as Houses with Colorful Laundry (1914) have earned more than 40 million dollars, while his expressive figure drawings are highly valued by collectors worldwide.

Never framed and kept in dark archival storage between protective acid-free paper.
The shown photos are part of the description,
the shown frame (size) is for illustration and is not included.

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