An Austrian painter, draftsman, and printmaker who epitomized Austrian Expressionism. Known for his intense linear style, distorted human forms, and frequent explorations of nudes and self-portraits, he was heavily influenced by Gustav Klimt. He developed a distinctive mode of expression in the Viennese art scene of the early 20th century, though he also faced social backlash due to issues surrounding young models. In 1912, he was detained and imprisoned for publicly exhibiting allegedly obscene drawings in places accessible to minors, an experience that also shaped his art. During World War I, he continued to create while serving military duty, and in 1918 he achieved major success with a large exhibition at the Vienna Secession, but succumbed to the Spanish flu that same year at the age of 28.

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