Portrait of Paris von Gütersloh 1918

Egon Schiele's "Portrait of Paris von Gütersloh" (1918) is a striking example of the artist's signature style. The drawing depicts Paris von Gütersloh, a fellow Austrian artist, with sharp lines and elongated features that evoke a sense of emotional intensity and psychological introspection. The drawing's expressive quality and focus on the sitter's inner world are characteristic of Schiele's work, which often explored themes of anxiety, sexuality, and the human condition. This poignant portrait was created just months before Schiele's untimely death in 1918 at the age of 28.