Egon Schiele Portrait of Anton Peschka Print

The Sublime Intimacy of Schiele 🎨

Created in 1909, this extraordinary portrait captures a pivotal moment in art history when Schiele was transitioning from the decorative opulence of Gustav Klimt's Vienna Secession toward his own revolutionary expressionist language. The subject, Anton Emanuel Peschka (1885-1940), was far more than just a model – he was Schiele's fellow student at the Vienna Academy, intimate friend, and later his brother-in-law after marrying the artist's sister Gertrude in 1914.

This deeply personal connection infuses the work with an authenticity that resonates powerfully in today's art market. Peschka himself was an accomplished painter within Viennese artistic circles, making this portrait a fascinating dialogue between two creative minds at the dawn of modernism.

This portrait represents a crucial juncture when Schiele departed the Vienna Academy and co-founded the Neukunstgruppe (New Art Group) in 1909. These early portraits, including Peschka's, formed Schiele's professional debut and demonstrate his evolution from decorative Jugendstil influence toward the emotionally charged figuration that would define his legacy.

🎨 Why Choose This Art Print?
This isn’t just any reproduction. Our fine art posters use cutting-edge giclée fine art 12-colour printing technology to ensure every subtle hue of Schiele’s haunting palette is faithfully rendered. The smooth matte finish on FSC-certified paper keeps your art print glare-free and eco-friendly, perfect for collectors who care about sustainability and quality alike. What's more, ART SNOB prints every image at over 350 dpi, ensuring ultra-sharp clarity and incredible definition that truly stands out.

🌿 Key Features of Our Fine Art Posters:

• Vivid Colour: 12-colour giclée printing for museum-quality tones.

• Eco-Friendly: FSC-certified, sustainably sourced paper.

• Smooth Matte Finish: Minimal glare for a clean, gallery-like presentation.

• Customisable Sizes: Fits any frame or space.