The artwork titled “Old Brick House in Carinthia” was created by the artist Egon Schiele in 1913, in Vienna, Austria. This piece is a watercolor on paper, measuring 32 x 48.6 cm, and it stems from the Expressionist movement. It falls under the genre of landscape, depicting a structure that the artist perceived and interpreted through his characteristic expressionistic style.
The artwork presents a dilapidated brick house that appears to be abandoned. Egon Schiele’s expressive use of line and color convey the texture and decay of the building. The bricks are rendered in shades of burnt orange and red, interspersed with dark lines that suggest both depth and disintegration. Portions of the building’s structure are missing, and it lacks a roof, implying a state of neglect and ruin. The surrounding environment is barely indicated, shifting the viewer’s focus entirely onto the fragmented architecture. Schiele’s signature is visible in the lower right corner, adding an authenticating mark to the piece. The overall composition evokes a sense of desolation and reflects Schiele’s personal expressionistic interpretation of the landscape.
