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Crescent of Houses II (Island City)
- Original dimensions
- 1405 x 1105 cm
- Museum
- Leopold Museum
- Year
- 1915
Scene depicted
The painting “Croissant de Maisons II (Ville insulaire)” presents a poignant view of an urban setting blossoming in light, where the houses stand in fragile harmony. Each building seems to whisper a story, in harmony with the tumultuous sky above, capturing the essence of an island city lost in thought.
Historical context
Created in 1915, the painting “Croissant de Maisons II (Ville insulaire)” reflects the artistic and historical upheavals of the time in Vienna, at the heart of the expressionist movement. This canvas is currently displayed at the Leopold Museum , where it fascinates with its uniqueness and palpable emotion.
Place in the artist's career
At the height of his career, “Croissant de Maisons II” represents a stylistic turning point for Schiele. At the dawn of his fame, this masterpiece sits between “Self-Portrait with Raised Arm” and “The Dance of Life,” illustrating an evolution in his mastery of form and color.
Anecdote
“I paint to make the silence of the world heard.” This quote resonates with the soul of Schiele's canvas , inspired one morning as he contemplated a forgotten alley of a tranquil island. Each brushstroke evokes the fleeting beauty of crossed moments, immortalizing a then-precious essence.