Self Portrait by Egon Schiele

Title: 'Self Portrait'
Date: 1912
Artist: Egon Schiele
Design Movement: Art Nouveau - Expressionism

was an Australian painter who lived at the turn of the century and had a profound influence during the Expressionism movement. He is most famous for his many self portraits such as this one where the figures are twisted and harsh with expressive lines and intensity. I like this one in particular because, despite the drama and expressionism that this painting is dripping with, you can still see the artist and tell who it is. His works are very powerful and he remains a key figure in the Expressionist period.