Portrait of Leopold Czihaczek (Head of a Bearded Man I) 1907

Egon Schiele's 1907 oil painting, "Portrait of Leopold Czihaczek (Head of a Bearded Man I)," depicts a close-up view of a man's face with his eyes looking directly at the viewer. Schiele was known for his expressionist style, using bold lines and vibrant colors to capture his subject’s raw emotion. The painting highlights the man's prominent features with exaggerated lines that accentuate his strong cheekbones and pronounced eyebrows, creating an almost unsettling intensity. The painting is a prime example of Schiele's early style, demonstrating the artist's mastery of capturing a personality through bold brushstrokes and a unique aesthetic.