#edith schiele

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Egon Schiele (1890-1918)

Portrait of Edith Schiele

Drawing on paper

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Egon Schiele (Austrian, 1890-1918), Bildnis Edith Schiele [Portrait of Edith Schiele], 1915. Pencil on paper, 46 x 31 cm.

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Edith Schiele on Her Deathbed by Egon Schiele

No longer able to speak, she wrote,

“I love you eternally and love you more and more infinitely and immeasurably.” - Edith Schiele

Self-portrait With Hands On Chest

Egon Schiele

1910

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Partezettel von Egon Schiele und seiner Frau Edith / Obituary notices for Egon Schiele and his wife Edith

1918

Austellung Broncia Koller-Pinell, eine Künstlerin und ihr Netzwerk, Unteres Belvedere, Wien, 2024

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Edith Schiele ❤️ geb. Harms war die Ehefrau des österreichischen Malers und Expressionisten Egon Schiele. Sie wurde als Edith Harms in Wien geboren. Die beiden lernten sich im Jahr 1914 kennen und heirateten im Jahr 1915...

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Woman with Greyhound - Egon Schiele

Dogs in Art

Woman with Greyhound (Edith Schiele), 1916, Egon Schiele

Medium: watercolor,paper

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Egon Schiele, Seated Woman with Bent Knee, also known as Sitting Woman with Legs Drawn Up or The Artist's Wife , 1917.

In 1917, Egon Schiele painted his wife Edith Harms, and titled his creation ‘Sitting Woman with Legs Drawn Up’. The portrait displays Edith sitting on the floor, resting her cheek on her left knee. The fiery red tones of her carefree hair produce a striking contrast with the vibrant greens of her loosely fitted shirt. Her look is bold and intense as she appears to be staring directly at the viewer. Her casual pose and attire create an intimate moment with onlookers.

The suggestive nature of this portrait was not an uncommon trait in Egon Schiele’s work, as he admired the controversial artistic manner of his mentor, Gustav Klimt. However, making eroticism the major theme in most of his artwork got Schiele in trouble with the law. He was imprisoned in 1912 for obscenity in his paintings, an incident that did not deter him from his erotic artwork, (although it may have motivated him to put clothes on Edith in ‘Sitting Woman with Legs Drawn Up’). Schiele created approximately 300 paintings and more than 3000 works on paper during his career.

Egon Schiele life was cut short when he died of the Spanish Influenza at just 28 years old in 1918; his pregnant wife died of the same illness a mere three days later. (x)

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SET NINE - ROUND ONE - MATCH THREE

"Seated Woman with Bent Knees" (1917 - Egon Schiele) / "De sterrennacht (The Starry Night)" (1889 - Vincent van Gogh)

SEATED WOMAN WITH BENT KNEES: this piece fucks me up because although this was painted in the 1910s it looks like she should be in 1980 (anonymous)

DER STERRENNACHT (THE STARRY NIGHT): It’s a cliche, but for good reason

The first day I saw this painting was in Kindergarten, when all three kindergarten classes had art together and the teacher tacked this painting onto the white board and said god knows what. I wasn’t listening. The moment this painting was in front of me it was all I could think about. 

I feel alone, I feel connected, I feel that quiet hush that only comes from being awake and alone at 3 am staring at the stars. It feels like drifting through the cosmos and seeing your tiny town’s beauty from all new angles. Like tumbling through the ether into a world I’ll never belong to. It makes me want to break every rule my doctor ever gave me to drive down a dirt road by myself and stay up all night staring at the stars. It makes me want to take someone with me. 

I feel lost. I feel found. 

A Starry Night Sky fucks me up. (@andtherewillalwaysbethestars)

("Seated Woman with Bent Knees" is a gouache, watercolour, and black crayon piece on paper by German artist Egon Schiele. The portrait is of his wife, Edith. It is currently held by the National Gallery Prague.

"De sterrennacht (The Starry Night)" is a famous oil on canvas piece by Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh. The piece is 73.7 cm × 92.1 cm (29.01 in × 36.26 in), and is owned by the Museum of Modern Art, but is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.)

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Egon Schiele, "Portrait of the artist's wife, Edith", 1915, recovered from Santa Barbara Museum Of Art collection to its rightful owners.

“Portrait of the Artist’s Wife, Edith." [1915]

Credit…via the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office

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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)

Wally Neuzil, the muse and lover of Schiele, depicted with great intensity and closeness. Neuzil is one of those people whom he often depicted in various roles, showcasing themes such as femininity, sexuality, and vulnerability. The portrait reflects Schiele's personal relationships and his interest in capturing the inner essence of his subjects.

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Egon Schiele

Death and the maiden, 1915 Oil on Canvas

Created when the painter, after marrying Edith Harms, was drafted into military service in the First World War. The presence of death, but also the connection between death and eros.

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Egon Schiele

Portrait of Edith Schiele with Striped Dress, Sitting

1915

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Egon Schiele - Portrait of Edith, 1915

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1915 “Portrait of the Artist’s Wife, Standing”. also known as “Edith Schiele in Striped Dress” by Egon Schiele. From talesofamadcapheiress.com.

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"Edith Schiele, Dying". Questo commovente lavoro dell'Espressionismo è conservato presso il Leopold Museum di Vienna ed è stato realizzato nel 1918.

L'opera ritrae Edith Schiele, la moglie dell'artista, nel suo letto di morte. Realizzata con carboncino nero su carta marrone, la composizione misura 43,8x29,5 cm. Schiele, con la sua maestria nel tratto, cattura la fragilità e la sofferenza del corpo malato, esprimendo un profondo senso di empatia e introspezione.

Il disegno rappresenta Edith distesa sul letto, avvolta da lenzuola bianche. Il suo volto pallido e le sue mani affrante suggeriscono una condizione di malattia avanzata. Schiele utilizza linee intense e decise per evidenziare l'angoscia e la vulnerabilità della figura, trasmettendo una potente carica emotiva.

La scelta del carboncino nero su carta marrone conferisce all'opera un'atmosfera intima e struggente. Schiele crea un contrasto tra la morbidezza del soggetto e la ruvidezza del supporto, creando un effetto visivo che amplifica l'emozione trasmessa dall'opera.

La firma di Schiele si trova in basso a sinistra e include la data "EGON SCHIELE gez. [disegnato] 27. X. abds. [di sera] / 28. Oktober 1918". Questa specifica datazione testimonia l'importanza dell'opera nella fase finale della vita dell'artista e l'intensità emotiva che l'ha ispirata.

Non abbiamo informazioni specifiche riguardo alle mostre in cui l'opera è stata esposta. Tuttavia, possiamo affermare che "Edith Schiele, Dying" rappresenta un punto culminante della produzione artistica di Schiele ed è considerata una delle sue opere più significative.

Attraverso questo ritratto di sua moglie morente, Schiele affronta il tema universale della morte e della sofferenza umana. Il suo stile espressivo e il suo uso intenso del tratto trasmettono un senso di intimità e di connessione emotiva con lo spettatore.

L'opera di Schiele va oltre la semplice rappresentazione fisica e penetra nell'interiorità e nella psicologia del soggetto. "Edith Schiele, Dying" invita a una riflessione profonda sulla fragilità della vita, la mortalità e il valore dell'amore e dell'empatia.

- Joe Conta - Disegni di Schiele: Edith Schiele, Dying