Plants, natural environments, and townscapes determine the spaces Egon Schiele (1890-1918) created in his paintings, and they also reflect the rich symbolism he employed that is centered around the human condition. In particular, plants are often endowed with an allegorical meaning. Flowers and trees assume the role of portrait subjects and convey an almost human appearance. Schiele’s landscapes always represent more than their apparent subject matter. His portrayal of nature and his rendering of towns and trees epitomize the life cycle and the human condition. “Egon Schiele: Living Landscapes” investigates the importance of landscape in the Austrian artist’s work.
In this video, exhibition curator Christian Bauer brings you through highlights of this landmark exhibition presented at Neue Galerie New York.
ON VIEW
October 17, 2024 – January 13, 2025
neuegalerie.org/schielelandscapes
The exhibition is made possible in part by the Neue Galerie President’s Circle, Swarovski, and Withersworldwide.
