Shaw or the Irony, Lecture Dr. Egon Friedell
Egon Schiele wasn't one for subtlety, and this striking 1910 poster for a lecture on George Bernard Shaw proves it. With a jagged, intense face rendered in bold orange-red against a stark black background, the image grabs you by the collar and demands attention. It advertises a talk by Dr. Egon Friedell boldly claiming Shaw was 'better than Shakespeare'—a spicy take for Vienna at the time! Schiele was only around 20 years old here, but his signature Expressionist style is already in full force, trading realistic beauty for raw, nervous energy. The 'S. 10.' signature in the corner marks the year, showing just how early this genius emerged.