Influential, forward-looking Austrian artist (1890–1918) who takes a place among the leading figures of the Expressionist movement of the early 20th century. Schiele was among the millions of Europeans who succumbed to the Spanish flu during the epidemic of 1918. German postcard, 3.75 x 5.75, bearing a printed sketch of a child, signed in pencil, with his block signature, “Ego Schiele 1917.” Printed on the reverse of the postcard, in German, “Ink Drawing From the Egon Schiele issue of Die Aktion.” In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light soiling and some trivial surface loss to reverse. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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