#neo expressionist

Sailboats on the River Scheldt 1893

Theo van Rysselberghe (1862-1926)

Herbert Brandl (17 January 1959 – 27 July 2025)

Untitled, 2005-2011,

A small section of a painting from four so angles.

Each one equally as correct as the other

WORKS BY EGON SCHIELE

1/ Self-Portrait with Physalis (1912)

This self-portrait clearly reveals the intense gaze of Schiele and his introspective nature. It is also symbolic of his search for identity and bold style of expression. Here, one also finds physalis plants, which are the symbols of fertility and rebirth, motifs recurrent in his work.

2/ Seated Woman with Bent Knee (1917)

It is a supreme example of how Schiele depicted the human form but most especially the female figure. One of the unique artistic signatures of his style is the use of elongated limbs and contorted poses fighting against the conventions within works of beauty, instead rooting in raw emotion and psychological depth. This work reflects his exploration of sexuality and the human condition, themes that were central to his artistic vision.

3/ The Family (1918)

Done at a time of much personal turmoil, the painting depicted Schiele and his wife, Edith, with an unborn child. It epitomizes his temporary domestic happiness before his wife and unborn child died in the tragic 1918 influenza pandemic. This work is touching as it captures the fleeting moment of joy amidst Schiele's personal tragedy.

4/ Death and Maiden (1915)

It is one of his famous works, symbolizing his interest in mortality and the erotic. Schiele painted the skeletal figure of Death embracing the young woman as a representation of his fascination with death and the human form. It was influenced by the mortality he witnessed during World War I.

5/ Cardinal and Nun (1912)

This piece reflects Schiele's interest in the exploration of human relationships and the dualism of eroticism and spirituality. It juxtaposes the purity of the nun with the cardinal's intense gaze, challenging societal norms, and reflecting Schiele's interest in exploring the boundaries of human desire and repression.

6/ The Embrace (1917-1918)

This is probably the most intimate work by Schiele, depicting a couple in a passionate embrace. The entwined figures express both physical desire and emotional connection, reflecting the artist's complicated view on love. This work strikes the viewer with raw emotions and an unflinching presentation of eroticism.

7/ Portrait of Wally Neuzil (1912)

Andy Warhol

Jean Michel Basquiat

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