# Portrait of Wally Neuzil

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## Artwork

- Artist: [SCHIELE, Egon](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/schiele-egon-rcab8dbff221d9b-rcab8dbff221d9b>)
- Date: 1851-1900
- Technique: Oil on wood, 32 x 40 cm

## Commentary

Most likely the best-known portrait of his partner Wally Neuzil, Egon Schiele painted this as a counterpart to his Self-Portrait with Physalis \(Chinese lantern plant\). This harmoniously composed likeness shows Wally Neuzil with her slightly-lowered head, auburn hair, and oversized, bright blue eyes looking directly at the viewer. Particularly impressive are Schiele&#39;s use of geometric shapes and the harmony of colors: orange and blue, white and black, red and green. The portrait exudes intimacy and tenderness, thus revealing the lovers&#39; closeness.

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## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)