The Lyricist by Egon Schiele. An expressionistic portrait featuring a man with angular, textured features and expressive hands against a dark, moody background.

The Lyricist

Egon Schiele

1911 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An evocative Expressionist portrait by Egon Schiele, featuring bold brushwork and a moody, earth-toned palette.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — holds its place without needing much around it.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Reads best with enough surrounding space
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1911, 'The Lyricist' is a striking example of Egon Schiele's distinctive Expressionist style. The work features a figure with distorted, angular features and a characteristic focus on expressive hands, rendered in a palette of deep umbers, forest greens, and pale flesh tones that create a sense of intense psychological depth.

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