Egon Schiele. The Paintings

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Egon Schiele, a brilliant and provocative artist, carved out his unique style in just a decade before his life was cut short by the Spanish flu. Known for his intense self-portraits and raw depictions of sexuality, Schiele left an unforgettable mark on modern art.

A bold and honest artistic voice that challenged Viennese society and influenced generations.

After breaking away from the influence of his mentor Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele (1890-1918) spent ten years defining his signature style. As a self-aware prodigy and passionate provocateur, he embraced the challenge with ease.

His art features gaunt, stretched figures and candid explorations of sexuality, often expressed through self-portraits that capture a haunting blend of brilliance and madness. Unlike Klimt’s decorative celebrations of love and desire, Schiele’s work delivers a brutal honesty that shocked and transformed Viennese society.

Though his art was once condemned as "degenerate" and nearly forgotten, Schiele’s influence lives on, inspiring artists like Gunter Brus, Francis Bacon, and Tracey Emin. Today, his groundbreaking works remain highly sought after in the global art market.

This monograph, originally released in a large-format edition, is now available in a more compact version to mark TASCHEN's 40th anniversary. It showcases the paintings and drawings from Schiele’s prolific final decade, accompanied by essays that explore his life, place in European Expressionism, and lasting impact on the art world.

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