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Crescent of Houses (The small City V), by Egon Schiele, oil, 1915

Crescent of Houses (The small City V)

Egon Schiele

1915

oil

canvas

From the collection of Israel Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Crescent of Houses (The small City V) is a 1915 oil by Egon Schiele, held at Israel Museum.

Who painted this?
Egon Schiele
When & what style?
1915
Where can I see it?
Israel Museum

About this work

This painting shows a cluster of houses with brown roofs and yellow walls. They are crowded together, with some buildings overlapping others. The scene is set against a dark background. The artist's use of bold lines and vivid colors creates a sense of energy and movement. The houses seem to lean in towards each other, as if they're sharing secrets. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Egon Schiele.

About the artist

Portrait of Egon Schiele
Artist

Egon Schiele

Egon Leo Adolf Ludwig Schiele (German: ; 12 June 1890 – 31 October 1918) was an Austrian Expressionist painter.

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