Egon Schiele (1890-1918) (after) - Nude Portrait

- Egon Schiele (after), authorized giclée print on heavyweight textured matte paper (approximately 300gsm).

Plate signed.

Embossing stamp

Stamp on the verso.

Size: 36 x 56 cm.

- Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed.

- Egon Schiele (1890–1918) was an Austrian painter and one of the leading figures of early Expressionism. Known for his raw, emotionally charged style, Schiele's works often explored themes of sensuality, mortality, and the human psyche. His art is characterized by bold lines, exaggerated forms, and a unique approach to depicting the human figure, often delving into deeply personal and controversial subject matter.

Schiele's nude portraits became particularly iconic for their unfiltered and almost uncomfortable intimacy. They broke conventional aesthetic norms, often presenting the human body in distorted yet strikingly expressive forms. His works, while initially met with criticism for their provocative nature, later became highly influential and celebrated globally.

Despite his short life cut short by the Spanish flu pandemic at just 28, Schiele produced a prolific body of work, including paintings, watercolors, and drawings. His association with Gustav Klimt and the Vienna Secession movement further established him as a key innovator in modern art.

Schiele's art has experienced a remarkable increase in value over the decades. His works are considered highly collectible and regularly sell for millions at auctions. For example, some of his larger paintings have sold for over $20 million in recent years.

His drawings and sketches, such as his famous nude portraits, often sell for hundreds of thousands of euros, depending on the subject matter, medium, and provenance.
The provocative themes and psychological depth of his works contribute to their enduring appeal among collectors and institutions.

The piece 'Nude Portrait' exemplifies Schiele's distinctive approach to figure drawing. It portrays a reclining female nude in a raw, unidealized manner. The lines are fluid and deliberate, emphasizing the model's contours and musculature while imbuing the piece with a sense of vulnerability and immediacy. Schiele's use of empty space around the figure draws attention to the subject, isolating her in a way that feels both intimate and confrontational.

The focus on the subject's pose and expression, paired with the detailing of the form, underscores Schiele's fascination with human fragility and emotion. This work exemplifies his ability to merge stark realism with an expressive, almost surreal aesthetic.

"Nude Portrait" and other Schiele's works continue to resonate with audiences for their emotional intensity, capturing both the physical and psychological essence of his subjects. As a result, his art remains a cornerstone of modern expressionist art and a highlight of early 20th-century European painting.

Some artists of similar importance include Basquiat, Picasso, Hockney, Lichtenstein, Sorolla, Banksy, Brainwash, Miró, Nara, Soulages, Lagasse, Ramos, Rothko, Toulouse-Lautrec, Klimt, Modigliani, Hirst, Chagall, Koons, Haring, Indiana, Mondrian, Groening, Richter, Monroe, Kusama, Murakami, Testa, Villemot, Oldenburg, Hopper, Ripollès, Wesselmann, Magritte, Jenk, Orlinski, Wille, Rizzi, Manara, Thiebaud, Herrera, Laurent, Klein, Coa, Dior, Vuitton, Kaws, Valentino, Cappiello, Kandinsky, Warhol, Buffa, Tura, Castle, Ponti, Knoll, Le Corbusier, Robert Rober, Johns, Starck, Breuer, Nelson, Møgensen, Ponti, Bertoia, Urquiola, Chillida, Magistretti, Gauguin, Monet, Cézanne, Van Gogh, Botero, Katz, Braque, among others.













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