House Wall (Window) | Egon Schiele | 1914 Frame Options:Gallery Canvas and reflections in the water

and reflections in the water

repents and turns to God for mercy

Franz von Stuck’s The Guardian of Paradise (1889) is a striking example of Symbolist art

potentially hinting at treachery or opportunism

Von Courten's attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of Diana's flowing robes and the lion's majestic mane

House Wall (Window) | Egon Schiele | 1914 Frame Options:Gallery Canvas and reflections in the waterAbout the artwork: In House Wall (Window) (1914), Egon Schiele captures a fragmented, almost haunting view of urban decay through the close up of a crumbling wall and a single dark window. Stripped of human presence, the painting transforms a mundane architectural detail into a deeply expressive subject, emphasizing texture, asymmetry, and isolation. The peeling paint, exposed bricks, and the stark contrast between shadow and light reflect Schieles