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OverviewThis book accompanies a major exhibition devoted to portraits created by Austrian artist Egon Schiele, whose figurative work exhibits intense emotion and technical brilliance. Egon Schiele (1890-1918) was one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century. A superb draftsman and colourist, he produced images of startling emotional power. Following the lead of his mentor, Gustav Klimt, Schiele created figurative works of uncanny intimacy and brought a new openness to the art of his time. Schiele's premature death at the age of 28 has added a mythic quality to his artistic achievements. 'Egon Schiele: Portraits' focuses on five groupings of the artist's work: family and academy, fellow artists, sitters and patrons, lovers, and allegory. In addition, it features a special section on a traumatic and pivotal period in Schiele's life: his arrest and imprisonment during the summer of 1912. Documenting the artist's changing style, both pre- and post-imprisonment, the book features many key works that have been assembled for this exhibition from both American and European museums and private collections. AUTHOR: Alessandra Comini is University Distinguished Professor of Art History Emerita at Southern Methodist University and a specialist in the work of Egon Schiele. 227 colour 72 b/w Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alessandra CominiPublisher: Prestel Imprint: Prestel Dimensions: Width: 24.30cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 29.20cm Weight: 2.045kg ISBN: 9783791354194ISBN 10: 3791354191 Pages: 296 Publication Date: 27 October 2014 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationAlessandra Comini is an independent scholar and a specialist on Egon Schiele's work. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |