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Die kleine Stadt I, by Egon Schiele, oil, 1912

Die kleine Stadt I

Egon Schiele

1912

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Austrian Expressionism Early Modern

Dominant colour

Overview

Die kleine Stadt I is a 1912 oil by Egon Schiele, a Austrian Expressionism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?
Egon Schiele
When & what style?
1912 · Austrian Expressionism
Where can I see it?
Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

The painting depicts a village scene with several houses and buildings. The houses are painted in various colors, including white, brown, and yellow, and have steeply pitched roofs. The background of the painting is dark, which contrasts with the lighter colors of the houses. The painting appears to be done in an expressive style, with thick brushstrokes and vivid colors. The artist has used a range of techniques to create texture and depth in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist 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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