Edge of Town (Krumau Town Crescent) 1918

Egon Schiele's "Edge of Town (Krumau Town Crescent)" from 1918, painted just months before his death, captures the essence of his Expressionist style. This oil on canvas painting depicts a town scene with angular, elongated figures and a dramatic, almost claustrophobic arrangement of buildings and rooftops. Schiele uses vibrant colors, bold outlines, and simplified forms to convey a sense of tension and psychological intensity. The perspective is high and angled, emphasizing the feeling of being trapped within the urban landscape. This painting exemplifies Schiele's exploration of the human figure and its relationship to the environment.