Sunflowers I
1911
Egon Schiele takes the cheerful sunflower and drags it into the shadows in this 1911 piece. Unlike Van Gogh’s vibrant, sunny versions, these blooms look heavy, withered, and almost decaying, painted in deep browns and murky greens. It’s a striking example of Austrian Expressionism, focusing on raw emotion and the darker side of nature—proving that even flowers can have a moody, existential crisis.
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