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“My mother is a very strange woman... She doesn't understand me in the least and doesn't love me much either. If she had either love or understanding she would be prepared to make sacrifices”

Quote by Egon Schiele

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Egon Schiele
Egon Schiele

Egon Schiele was an Austrian painter known for his emotionally charged portraits and nudes. His work is characterized by its bold lines, dramatic poses, and intense expression. Schiele's brief but influential career was marked by his exploration of modernism and his close association with the Vienna Secession. more

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