Self-Seer II (Death and Man) by Egon Schiele. An expressionist oil painting depicting a gaunt, dark-clad man with a spectral, skeletal double appearing behind him in muted brown and ochre tones.

Self-Seer II (Death and Man)

Egon Schiele

1911 · Medium Not Listed

A hauntingly beautiful masterpiece of Austrian Expressionism exploring themes of mortality and the psyche through raw, textured brushwork.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character in walnut and cognac tones — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Strong as a centered anchor on a clear wall
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Rich brown, Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1911 by Egon Schiele, 'Self-Seer II' is a quintessential example of the artist's radical expressionist style. This work features two overlapping figures—the artist and a spectral double—rendered in a dark, earthy palette that emphasizes the raw, psychological intensity characteristic of Schiele’s most celebrated works. Held in the collection of the Leopold Museum, it remains a profound exploration of human existence and the metaphysical boundaries of the self.