Four trees (1917) - Egon Schiele

Serene yet haunting, Four Trees (1917) by Egon Schiele is a mesmerizing landscape that captures the delicate balance between nature’s tranquility and its underlying tension. Painted just a year before the artist’s untimely death, this masterpiece stands apart from Schiele’s more provocative figurative works, showcasing his ability to evoke emotion through landscape.

Set against a dramatic sky at dusk, the four slender trees stand in quiet harmony, their bare branches reaching upward as if suspended between life and death. The warm glow of the fading sun contrasts with the brooding clouds, creating an atmosphere that feels both peaceful and melancholic. Schiele’s expressive brushstrokes and signature earthy tones bring a unique depth to the scene, turning a simple landscape into a symbolic meditation on time, change, and mortality.

This fine art print preserves the ethereal beauty and rich textures of Schiele’s original work, making it a perfect addition for art lovers who appreciate Expressionism, nature, and evocative landscapes.