Death and girl 1915

"Death and Girl" (1915) by Egon Schiele is a powerful and unsettling depiction of death and the human condition. The elongated figures, stark lines, and expressive brushstrokes characteristic of Schiele's style contribute to the painting's unsettling atmosphere. The skeletal figure of Death cradles a young woman in a tender yet macabre embrace, highlighting the inevitability of mortality. This work, created during the artist's tragically short life (1890-1918), reflects the anxieties and fears of the early 20th century.