Egon Schiele Expressionist Woven Wall Tapestry

The hand is almost as arresting as the face. Long fingers spread across the pale ground, answering the angled head and dark, unruly hair above them. In this woven interpretation of an Egon Schiele portrait, the figure does not settle into an easy decorative pose. Brown, rust and terracotta give the body warmth, but the awkward bends and intent expression keep the image from becoming comfortable background. If you choose artwork for its character rather than its ability to match a cushion, this has a strong claim on the wall.

Textile changes the way that portrait lives in a room. The visible weave breaks up the contours at close range, and the fringe gives the rectangular composition a softer edge than a framed print. Hang it where you can see the whole gesture, with the hand as clearly displayed as the face. A pale wall keeps the drawn shapes distinct; beside dark wood, the warmer tones in the figure become more noticeable. You can also drape it over a sofa, allowing the folds to alter the picture, although a flat hanging gives the pose its fullest expression. Neither arrangement needs an elaborate collection around it.

At approximately 130 × 160 cm, the tapestry offers a substantial view of the portrait and its earthy palette. Select the textile on its own if you already have a display arrangement, or choose the version supplied with hanging nails and clips. What makes it worth bringing home is a face and a gesture that remain interesting after the first glance, translated into a woven surface you can bring closer, fold away or put back on the wall when you want that company again.

Product Details

Artwork: Woven interpretation of an Egon Schiele portrait

Construction: Jacquard-style woven textile

Finish: Multicoloured fringed edges

Color: Cream, beige, dark brown, black, rust, terracotta and ochre tones

Dimensions: Approximately 130 × 160 cm

Options: Tapestry only, or tapestry with hanging nails and clips

About the Artist

Egon Schiele was an Austrian painter known for expressionist portraits and figures. Angular poses, emphatic hands and an intense attention to the human face give his work its distinctive character.