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Schiele, Egon (1890–1918)

Austrian artist. Strongly influenced by art nouveau, and in particular Gustav Klimt, he developed an angular, contorted style, employing garish colours, that made him an important pioneer of expressionism. His subject matter includes portraits and openly erotic nudes.



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The Israeli community, for instance, has long considered stolen over a dozen works at Vienna's Leopold Museum, including seven by Austrian artist Egon Schiele.
In addition to works on paper by Gustav Klimt (1862Au1918) and Egon Schiele (1890Au1918), it showcases sketches by four lesser-known artists, Oskar Kokoschka (1886Au1980), Alfred Kubin (1877Au1959), Hans Fronius (1903Au1988) and Alfred Hrdlicka (1928Au).
A recent decision in a New York City federal district court about ownership of an Egon Schiele drawing has solidified the matter somewhat, Spencer said.
 
 
 
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