Self-Seer II 1911

Egon Schiele’s “Self-Seer II” (1911) is a prime example of the artist’s signature style, characterized by elongated figures, stark lines, and a sense of psychological tension. The distorted self-portrait depicts Schiele’s own face, rendered with exaggerated features, peering out from behind a shrouded figure. This self-portrait, one of many Schiele created, explores themes of self-reflection, anxiety, and the artist's search for identity. The work's raw and expressive style, characteristic of Austrian Expressionism, exemplifies the movement's emphasis on emotional intensity and subjective experience.