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Egon Schiele paintings in Chicago

Austrian · 1890–1918

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1 work across 1 institution

Chicago's Art Institute of Chicago holds 1 work by Egon Schiele (1890–1918) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.

Schiele was a pupil of Klimt who developed a far rawer and more anguished style, producing intense angular figure studies that shocked audiences with their emotional exposure. He worked almost entirely in Vienna and died at 28 in the 1918 influenza epidemic, just as he was receiving wider recognition.

Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago · 1 work on display

The Art Institute of Chicago holds one of the world's finest collections of French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painting, alongside major American art. Seurat's A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte and Grant Wood's American Gothic are among its most famous works.

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Russian War Prisoner

Russian War Prisoner

Art Institute of Chicago

c. 1916

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Egon Schiele

Austrian · Expressionism · 1890–1918

Schiele was a pupil of Klimt who developed a far rawer and more anguished style, producing intense angular figure studies that shocked audiences with their emotional exposure. He worked almost entirely in Vienna and died at 28 in the 1918 influenza epidemic, just as he was receiving wider recognition.

Key works

Self-Portrait with PhysalisThe FamilyReclining Woman with Green Stockings
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Frequently asked questions

How many Egon Schiele paintings are on display in Chicago?

Our current data shows 1 Egon Schiele painting on display in Chicago, held at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Which museum in Chicago has the most Egon Schiele paintings?

Art Institute of Chicago holds all 1 known Egon Schiele work in Chicago.

Where else can I see Egon Schiele's paintings?

Egon Schiele's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Egon Schiele

Planning your visit to Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago is at Millennium Park — take the Red or Green CTA line to Adams/Wabash. Allow at least three hours; the Impressionist collection alone warrants a full morning. Illinois residents receive free entry on select days.

Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.