In 1906, Egon Schiele begins his artist career by enrolling into
the Vienna Academy of Art, despite his families objections, and on top of the
fact that he was the youngest person to enroll into the academy. At this school,
there was an emphasis on all mediums set in place. These various mediums were
to be studied by the students for years before the instructors would allow the
student artist to begin painting. Which goes to show just how stringent and
controlling the art academy was, and it would not foster Schiele for long. As
far as the assignments were concerned, the amount and consistency of work would
bore Egon and was far from challenging. It is said that during his time at the
academy, Schiele would stay in his flat and work vigorously, rarely going to
class except to turn in his “daily drawing”. Schiele
would go on to participate in a few shows during his time which include: group
exhibitions at Klosterneuberg, and Kunstsalon Pisco. During this time Schiele
was also introduced to Wiener Werkstatte, and avant-garde workshop of arts and
crafts. With his subject matter pushing the bounds of conservative moralities, Schiele
would leave the academy in 1911 and follow the guidelines of master artist
Gustav Klimt. Gustav Klimt was known at the time for taking in young artist and
reinforcing their new ideas. As it were, Klimt would play a big role in Schiele’s
life as a young and growing artist for many years to come.
Info and Photo Credit
Comini, Alessanndra. Scheile in Prison. Connecticut: New York Graphic Society Ltd., 1973.
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