Mother and Child (Mutter und Kind) by Egon Schiele. An expressive oil painting featuring a mother with closed eyes holding a wide-eyed child against a dark, heavily textured background.

Mother and Child (Mutter und Kind)

Egon Schiele

1912 · Oil Paint, Panel

A striking Expressionist portrait of maternal connection, defined by Egon Schiele's signature emotive line and rich texture.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — anchors the wall with steady presence.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Bedroom
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Aged gold

About the piece

Painted in 1912, this work by Egon Schiele captures the intense emotional bond between mother and child through his characteristic Expressionist style. The piece is notable for its heavy impasto and the dramatic contrast between the child's luminous, startling gaze and the mother's contemplative, shadowed face. The dark, energetic background emphasizes the intimacy of the central figures.

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