Egon Schiele

Egon Schiele (June 12, 1890 – October 30, 1918), an Austrian painter, son of Marie and Adolph Schiele, was born in Tulln, a small town on the Danube.

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When Schiele was 15, his father died of syphilis, and he became a ward of his uncle, who, though distressed by Schiele's lack of interest in academic studies, recognised his passion and talent for art. Schiele was accepted into the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts at the age of 16.

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Due to various troubles he left the Academy in 1909. However, Schiele was already participating in public exhibitions and was well acquainted with Gustav Klimt, who was both an inspiration and a friend to him throughout his life.

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