Egon Schiele

Origins

Egon Schiele was an Austrian painter known for his raw, expressionistic style. He was active during the early 20th century, primarily between 1907 and 1918. Schiele's style was characterized by distorted figures, intense emotions, and bold lines. He often portrayed the human form in contorted and uncomfortable poses, challenging traditional notions of beauty and sexuality. His provocative and boundary-pushing art made him famous and has had a lasting influence on modern figurative painting.