Self-Portrait with Fingers — Egon Schiele, 1911

The Hand as Expression

In Self-Portrait with Fingers (1911), Egon Schiele directs attention to his hands as much as his face — those angular, expressive fingers that were as much a signature of his art as his piercing gaze. The hands reach, gesture, and speak, transforming a self-portrait into a meditation on the artist's most essential tools.

Painted at just 21, this work shows Schiele already in full command of his radical visual language. Every line is deliberate, every contour charged with psychological tension. It is a portrait not just of a face, but of an artistic identity in the making.

About Egon Schiele

Egon Schiele (1890–1918) was one of the defining voices of Viennese Expressionism. A protégé of Gustav Klimt, he forged a style of radical emotional directness — his self-portraits standing as some of the most psychologically penetrating works of the early 20th century. He died at 28, leaving a legacy of extraordinary power and brevity.

Print Details

Fine art giclée reproduction printed on Luster Premium Photo paper. Rich tonal depth and precise color fidelity.