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The artist's wife, seated, 1917. Creator: Egon Schiele
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The artist's wife, seated, 1917. Creator: Egon Schiele
The artist's wife, seated, 1917
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Artistic Style Artists Family Artists Model Artists Wife Austrian Gallery Belvedere Belvedere Blonde Chalk On Paper Egon Schiele Expressionism Expressionist Fair Hair Up Hand Historicism Model Schiele Egon Scratching Unfinished Artistic Movement Gouache Hairdressing
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This photograph print, titled "The Artist's Wife, Seated" by Egon Schiele, transports us back to the 1910s in Austria. The image, created in 1917, showcases Schiele's wife, Edith Harms-Schiele, seated before an unfinished gouache and chalk on paper drawing. Edith, with her fair blonde hair styled up in a fashionable yet simple do, wears a simple yet elegant dress that was popular during the era. Her expression is thoughtful, as she looks away from the viewer, deep in thought or perhaps lost in her own world. Schiele, a prominent Austrian Expressionist artist, is known for his raw and emotional depictions of the human body. This portrait, however, offers a more intimate and personal glimpse into his life. The unfinished drawing on the table before her suggests the ongoing nature of their relationship, both as artist and model, and as husband and wife. Edith's clothing, with its high neckline and long sleeves, is reminiscent of the modest styles of the time. Her hand, delicately placed on her knee, adds a sense of calm and stillness to the image. The use of chalk and gouache on paper adds texture and depth to the photograph, enhancing the overall artistic quality. This portrait, now housed in the Belvedere Museum in Vienna, is a testament to the enduring legacy of Egon Schiele and the artistic movement of Expressionism. It invites us to reflect on the complexities of human relationships, the beauty of the human form, and the power of art to capture a moment in time.
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