Self Portrait with Arm Twisted Above Head: Egon Schiele
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The 1910 painting "Self-Portrait with Arm Twisted Above Head" by Egon Schiele is a watercolor and charcoal (sometimes described as oil) self-portrait showing the artist in a contorted pose, his arm raised and twisted above his head. The depiction is highly expressive, characteristic of Schiele's Expressionist style, emphasizing raw emotion and a rejection of idealized forms. The stark lines, warm tones, and intense gaze create a feeling of vulnerability and psychological intensity. The work's unusual pose and unsettling directness highlight the artist's self-awareness and the complexities of the human psyche. Some interpretations link the pose to self-representation in a modern context, even suggesting a pre-cursor to the portrait.
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Expressionism (Art)
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Bibliographic Citation
“Self Portrait with Arm Twisting above Head (1910; Czech Republic) by Egon Schiele.” Artchive.com, 10 Nov. 2024, www.artchive.com/artwork/self-portrait-with-arm-twisting-above-head-egon-schiele-1910-czech-republic/.
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The student curator has determined that the work is within the public domain due to its creation being in 1910.
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Schiele, Egon, 1890-1918, “Self Portrait with Arm Twisted Above Head: Egon Schiele,” Mississippi State University Libraries, accessed July 19, 2026, https://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/items/show/2983.
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