The artwork titled “Winter Trees” was created by the artist Egon Schiele in the year 1912. This painting is an oil on canvas and measures 80.3 cm by 80 cm. It embodies the characteristics of Expressionism, a movement that Schiele was closely associated with, and falls within the genre of landscape. Presently, “Winter Trees” is held in a private collection.
The artwork exudes the emotional intensity and gestural brushwork typical of Expressionist works. The scene depicted is a sparse winter landscape, where the titular trees stand bare against a muted, yet texturally rich background. The palette is a testimony to the cold and somber mood of winter, with a predominance of earthy tones that are punctuated by sporadic bursts of blue and red hues, suggesting a subtle presence of life amidst dormancy. The sky appears washed out and overcast, enhancing the sense of starkness and desolation. The expressive quality of Schiele’s brushstrokes conveys a raw, almost tactile sensation, inviting the observer to not only see the landscape but also to feel the chill and bleakness of the season it represents.
