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1768460; out of copyright
Media ID 22867706
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1910 Artist Austrian Artists Family Artists Model Artists Sister Austrian Art Austrian Artist Aversion Awaiting Behaviour Blond Blond Hair Blonde Blonde Hair Bosom Breast Charcoal Contemplate Contemplating Contemplation Egon Schiele Expression Expressionism Expressionist Facial Expression Fair Fair Haired German Expressionism German Expressionist Hair Style Hand On Hip Hands On Hips Head Turned Human Role Looking Away Looking Down Model Modern Art Mounted On Paper On Paper One Person Only Pensive Schiele Schiele Egon 1890 1918 Serious Short Hair Sibling Siblings Sister Sisters Skin Solemn Temperament Thought Turning Away Wait Waiting Water Colour Woman Alone Ethnic Origin Portrait Style Portraiture Thinking Young Woman
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This print, titled "1768460" captures the essence of early 20th-century artistry through the masterful brushstrokes of Austrian painter Egon Schiele. The subject of this intimate portrait is Gerti Schiele, the artist's sister, depicted in a three-quarter length pose. With her head turned away and eyes looking down contemplatively, she exudes an air of solemnity and introspection. Gerti stands confidently with one hand placed on her hip while her short blonde hair frames her face delicately. Her nudity is portrayed tastefully, emphasizing the vulnerability and rawness that often characterizes Schiele's work. The close-up composition allows us to appreciate every detail - from the texture of Gerti's fair-haired locks to the subtle expression etched upon her face. Schiele's impressionistic style shines through in this watercolor piece as he skillfully captures light and shadow with his charcoal strokes. The studio setting adds a sense of authenticity to the scene, transporting viewers back in time to witness this moment frozen forever on paper. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking image, we are invited into Gerti's world - a world filled with contemplation and anticipation. It serves as a testament not only to Schiele's artistic prowess but also to his ability to evoke emotion within his subjects. This remarkable artwork reminds us why Egon Schiele remains an influential figure in modern art history; it encapsulates both beauty and depth while offering an intimate glimpse into the artist's relationship with his sister.
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