The artwork “Autumn Tree with Fuchsias” is an oil on canvas painting created by Egon Schiele in 1909 in Vienna, Austria. This piece is an example of the Expressionism movement and it measures 88.5 cm by 88.5 cm. Classified within the landscape genre, the artwork currently resides at the Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt in Darmstadt, Germany.
In this artwork, one observes the unmistakable hand of Egon Schiele in the distorted lines and emotive use of color typical of the Expressionist style. The central feature of the painting is a tree depicted with exaggerated and contorted lines that create an impression of movement or inner turmoil. The leaves, possibly those of fuchsias, are illustrated in rich, autumnal hues that contrast with the stark, almost barren background. The predominance of earthy reds and browns imbues the scene with a seasonal resonance, suggesting the decay and transformation inherent in autumn. Schiele’s use of empty space serves to isolate the tree, drawing the viewer’s focus to the intertwining branches and foliage, which are rendered with a blend of detail and abstraction that characterizes much of his oeuvre.
