Caïn tue Abel
1905-1906
Even as a teenager, Egon Schiele was already tackling heavy biblical drama in this 1905 drawing of Cain murdering his brother Abel. You can clearly see the seeds of his famous angular, twisted style emerging here, especially in the muscular, contorted figure of Cain raising his club. The German inscription at the bottom literally translates to 'Cain strikes down Abel,' making sure viewers don't miss the violent punchline of this Old Testament story. It's a fascinating glimpse into the mind of an artist who would soon become one of Expressionism's most intense voices.
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