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Cardinal and Nun | Egon Schiele | 1912

Cardinal and Nun | Egon Schiele | 1912

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"Cardinal and Nun," painted by Egon Schiele in 1912, is one of the artist’s most striking and provocative works from his Expressionist period. The painting depicts a cardinal and a nun in a close, intimate embrace, creating a powerful contrast between the religious figures and the sensual nature of their interaction. Schiele’s bold, angular lines and exaggerated forms are characteristic of his style, emphasizing emotional intensity and raw human experience.

The use of muted, earthy tones highlights the figures' bodies, while their expressions and posture convey a sense of tension and vulnerability. "Cardinal and Nun" reflects Schiele’s exploration of taboo subjects, focusing on the intersection of desire, spirituality, and societal constraints. The painting challenges conventions and continues to evoke strong reactions with its unsettling portrayal of human relationships.

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  • Title Caress (Cardinal and Nun) — note that the work's actual title given by the artist is "Caress" (Liebkosung), though it is widely known by its descriptive name "Cardinal and Nun"
  • Artist Egon Schiele
  • Year of creation 1912 (signed and dated lower right "EGON SCHIELE 1912"; Jane Kallir catalogue raisonné P232)
  • Technique/Medium Oil on canvas
  • Original dimensions 70 x 80.5 cm
  • Collection/Museum Leopold Museum, Vienna (Leopold Museum-Privatstiftung, since 1994; Inv. 455; previously Dr. Rudolf Leopold, Vienna, 1957-1994)

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