Within his short career, he created over 3,000 works on paper and around 300 paintings on canvas.
A rebel who rejected tradition, Schiele dropped out of art school but never stopped making art.
He was mentored by fellow Austrian painterGustav Klimtwho took him under his wing in 1907.
Egon Schiele, 1918 (Photo: Public domain, viaWikimedia Commons)
The two collaborated, became life-long friends, and even had the same muse.
At age 28, Schiele tragically died of the Spanish fluthree days after the death of his pregnant wife.
Read on to discover five of Schieles most famous works.
“Portrait of Gerti Schiele,” 1909 (Photo: Public domain, viaWikimedia Commons)
Discover five famous works by legendary Austrian painter, Egon Schiele.
It depicts his younger sister, Gerti, who often sat for Schiele during his early years.
The lines of the composition are also striking.
“Self-Portrait with Chinese Lantern Plant,” 1912 (Photo: Public domain, viaWikimedia Commons)
Klimt is positioned behind Schiele, partially concealed and blinded.
In a bold statement, Schiele paints himself as the old master rather than Klimt.
Some believe the painting represents Schieles painful separation from his longtime lover, Wally Neuzil.
“Hermits,” 1912, public domain, viaWikimedia Commons
However, in contrast to his usual style, this piece features a range of bright hues.
“Death and the Maiden,” 1914-15 (Photo: Public domain, viaWikimedia Commons)
“Town among Greenery (The Old City III),” 1917 (Photo: Public domain, viaWikimedia Commons)
