Egon Schiele Portrait of the Artist’s Wife Seated 1917 Art Print

A quiet sense of introspection fills the frame as Edith Schiele gazes toward the viewer, her hands clasped firmly around her raised knee. This print captures the 1917 masterpiece with distinctive fidelity, showcasing the contrast between her deep blue jacket and the pale, textured background.

About Egon Schiele

Egon Schiele (1890–1918) was an Austrian Expressionist and a protégé of Gustav Klimt. Schiele’s angular, nervous line and twisted poses made his figures raw and psychologically intense. Expressionist artists used bold colour and distorted forms to convey feeling rather than appearance. The original dates from 1917.

Styling this Egon Schiele print

Blue tones give this Egon Schiele print an elegant character that holds a room. The tall format of “Portrait of the Artist’s Wife Seated” suits narrow walls, hallways and the space beside a doorway, and it is a natural fit for a study or living room; 18×24″ is a versatile middle size. The blue palette of “Portrait of the Artist’s Wife Seated” pairs naturally with white walls, navy or denim textiles and pale oak; finish it with a black or antique-gold frame.

At a glance

• Type: Egon Schiele print
• Artist: Egon Schiele
• Year: 1917
• Style: Expressionism
• Colours: blue
• Mood: elegant
• Subject: Portraiture
• Orientation: portrait
• Collections: Egon Schiele Posters, Expressionist Art Prints