Egon schiele biography timeline infographic

Egon Schiele is born on June 12 in Tulln, Austria to Marie and Adolf Schiele.

Schiele moves to a town called Krems, about twenty-five miles away, for secondary school. Schiele later drops out and finishes the year with a private tutor at home with his family.

The Schiele family visits relatives in Klosterneuburg and see Marie’s birthplace of Krumau.

This town leaves a distinct impression on Schiele due to its Medieval architecture.

Schiele’s father dies of syphilis.

In the fall, Schiele begins school at Vienna’s Academy of Fine Arts after passing the rigorous entrance exams.

Schiele meets fellow artist Egon Schiele, who happily takes him under his wing as a mentor; paints Landscape of Lower Austria.

Schiele’s uncle, Leopold Czihaczek, helps him find a studio on the Kurzbauergasse.

Schiele completes Standing Girl in Plaid Garment.

Schiele is included in a small exhibition organized by Strauch in Klosterneuburg; the boy's work catches the ey Egon Schiele Biography - Daily Dose of Art JENET