The Mill 1916

Egon Schiele's "The Mill" (1916) is a striking example of his Expressionist style, characterized by angular lines, exaggerated proportions, and a sense of emotional intensity. The painting depicts a dilapidated mill, its wooden structure decaying against a backdrop of swirling water, highlighting the artist's fascination with the fragility of human existence and the passage of time. The work's stark lines and muted palette further contribute to the sense of melancholy and isolation. While the painting's subject matter is simple, Schiele's masterful use of color and line imbues it with a profound and haunting beauty.