EGON SCHIELE: The Ronald S. Lauder and Serge Sabarsky Collections [Neue Gallerie NY, 2005-06 Exhibition Catalog]

Munich: Prestel, 2005. Hardcover. Fine in NF dust jacket. Massive volume. Bright orange cloth binding with no faults; tightly bound, front flyleaf with minor wrinkle, else bright clean and unmarked. Minor edge/surface wear to the dust jacket. 504 pages, illustrated, most in color. Unless shipped domestic Media Mail, extra charges will be requested. Experienced full-time bookseller since 1994 (selling online since 1998). Images may be added by request. Questions welcome.

SUMMARY:"Egon Schiele (1890-1918) was one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century. A superb draftsman and colorist, he produced images of startling emotional power. Following the lead of his mentor Gustav Klimt, Schiele created figurative works of uncanny intimacy and brought a new openness to the art of his time. Schiele's death at the age of 28 has added a mythic quality to his artistic achievements." "This publication accompanies the exhibition Egon Schiele: The Ronald S. Lauder and Serge Sabarsky Collections, which presents paintings and drawings from the collections of the co-founders of Neue Galerie New York. Together, these collections comprise the finest gathering of works by Schiele in the United States." "Essays examine the artist's reception history in American and Austria, the censorship of his art during and after his lifetime, and the lost Schiele collections. This publication also traces, for the first time, Schiele's enormous influence on contemporary culture."--Jacket. SUMMARY: Presenting reproductions of more than 150 paintings and drawings, this illustrated monograph offers information about Egon Schiele's collectors, promoters, critics and followers as well as the exhibitions, public acquisitions, publications and other projects relating to the artist that have taken place in the United States.