Egon Schiele - “Setting Sun”, 1913
Art reproduction on canvas in a “Levana” frame
Schiele’s “Setting Sun” is not a gentle evening scene. The sky glows, but beneath it lies a peculiar barrenness: slender tree trunks, dark lines, a landscape that seems almost frozen in time. Schiele, known for his nervous line and his unsparing view of the human form and nature, finds no pleasing tranquillity here either. The sun does not simply sink romantically; it appears as a final, intense remnant of warmth in a brittle, almost vulnerable world.
The reproduction measures 48 × 48 cm and is executed on Leonardo (Satin) canvas. The satin-finished surface balances the contrasts between vibrant areas of colour, dark lines and subdued areas. The motif is mounted on a stretcher frame and continues in a mirrored pattern along the sides, so that the edges of the picture appear seamless.
The “Levana” frame, with a wood-effect finish in white on natural wood, echoes the motif’s light, understated style. Measuring 16 mm in width and 31 mm in height, it remains slim yet lends the square format a distinct sense of depth. A screw-mounted serrated hanging mechanism completes the design.