Schiele in Prison

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Set against the backdrop of Egon Schiele's 1912 imprisonment, this book delves into the artist's emotional turmoil through his poignant diary entries and evocative drawings created during his confinement. It also features the author’s groundbreaking exploration of Schiele's forgotten prison cell, captured decades later. Alongside an English translation of Schiele's diary, readers will find a biographical chronology and two insightful essays that examine his cultural context and the profound impact of his prison artworks.