<p>The Austrian painter Egon Schiele's expressive portraits were an early foray into the Expressionist movement. His work is characterized by intense, bold lines and twisted figures.</p>
<p>The psychological intensity of Schiele's self-portraits is rarely encountered in his numerous studies of young women - many nude or provocatively dressed - who are treated in a detached manner as objects for formal analysis. Often isolated on a page, without any reference to their surroundings, these figures are exquisite studies in line, composition, and gesture. This portrait of a seated woman viewed from behind is expressive even though her face is hidden. The model was likely Schiele's wife, Edith Harms, then twenty-four, whom he married in 1915 and who died of influenza only three days before he did. Only partially dressed but with her strawberry-blond hair carefully coiffed, the figure wears a bright blue striped jacket over a white striped shirt - the attire of a respectable lady. Her lower body, however, is clad in the garments in which Schiele usually depicted prostitutes - a white lace slip and dark stockings. The marked difference between the two parts of her costume seems to reflect the artist's own ambivalent feelings about his wife, who is variously shown in his art as a cold virgin or a passionate lover.</p>
Showcase your favorite artwork in a contemporary, handcrafted framed art print. These premium and timeless frames are sure to work with any décor or style of art. With multiple handcrafted frame styles to choose from, we’re confident you’ll find the perfect frame for your new fine art selection.
<p>Each piece of <a href="/category/all/?product=15&sort=age-asc">framed art is printed</a> with UV-resistant, archival latex inks to ensure color accuracy, image clarity, and long-lasting print quality. Our giclée art prints are reproduced in vivid detail on premium fine art paper for a high quality reproduction.</p>
<p>Our framed art prints come in a multitude of beautiful finishes. Each handcrafted wooden frame is available in a range of colors and finishes to pair with any art or décor style.</p>
<p>Each framed art print is printed and assembled by hand in the USA by our team of skilled craftspeople. Our framed prints include a classic single picture frame mat, a protective acrylic glazing, a finished dust cover back, and premium hanging hardware.</p>
<p>Start enjoying your framed art print sooner with our preinstalled hanging hardware. Larger sizes include a kit featuring a level, bumper, nails, anchors, and easy-to-follow instructions. Smaller sizes come fitted with a sawtooth hanger.</p>
Art
Classic Art
Classic Art by Period
Modern Art
Expressionism
Figurative
People
Egon Schiele
