Busto antiguo
Signed and dated October 1906 in the bottom corner, this sketch reveals a sixteen-year-old Egon Schiele long before he became the wild child of Austrian Expressionism. Instead of the jagged, neurotic lines he’s famous for, here he carefully copies a classical statue, showing off his academic training and respect for traditional beauty. The soft shading on the stone face captures a serene, timeless look that feels almost too polite for the artist who would soon shock Vienna with his raw, emotional portraits. It’s a fascinating glimpse into the 'training wheels' phase of a genius who would soon break all the rules.
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