Vienna exhibition of Egon Schiele's late works hints at what could have been

Egon Schiele, who died at the young age of 28, produced a staggering body of work including approximately 400 paintings and 3,000 works on paper in a short decade. His art underwent significant transformations, especially between 1914 and 1918, as highlighted in a new exhibition at the Leopold Museum. This show showcases 130 works, emphasizing Schiele's transition from eroticism to the portrayal of women's empowered sexuality, alongside the backdrop of his wartime experiences which influenced his artistic expression during these turbulent years.

Egon Schiele's extensive oeuvre, with over 400 paintings, highlights his restless creativity which, despite a short life, challenges traditional timelines of artistic productivity.

The exhibition at the Leopold Museum showcases Schiele's transformative years during WWI, reflecting his shift toward depicting women's agency and the broader chaos of war.

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