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Portrait of Gerti Schiele, by Egon Schiele, unspecified, 1909

Portrait of Gerti Schiele

Egon Schiele

1909

unspecified

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Austrian Expressionism Early Modern Portrait

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Overview

Portrait of Gerti Schiele is a 1909 unspecified by Egon Schiele, a Austrian Expressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Egon Schiele
When & what style?
1909 · Austrian Expressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

The painting features a woman with short brown hair, wearing a white dress with a floral pattern. She is shown from the side, facing right, with her left arm bent and her hand resting on her hip. The background is a plain beige color. The woman's dress is detailed with a floral pattern, and her hair is styled in a short, curly bob. Her expression is neutral, and her posture is relaxed. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Egon Schiele, an Austrian artist known for his expressive portraits.

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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