Leopold Czihaczek, Sitting on Red Sofa
1906
Before he became famous for his raw, twisted figures, a teenage Egon Schiele painted this surprisingly conventional portrait of his teacher, Leopold Czihaczek. The inscription at the bottom, 'Sketch for a portrait,' reveals that this was just a warm-up for a larger, more formal piece. You can see the young artist experimenting with bold, moody colors—the deep crimson of the sofa clashes beautifully with the cool greens of the background. It’s a fascinating glimpse into the early days of an Expressionist master, showing a young talent still finding his signature, edgy style.
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