Once I got to the museum, I didn't have to speak very much German. I did, however, have to ask about checking my bag and about the locations of various exhibits and the cafe. There wasn't a whole lot of interaction with other people here because everyone was concentrating on seeing the art.
This museum had a large collection of Egon Schiele's work. Schiele was an Austrian artist who spent his artistic career in Vienna. His work is filled with interesting textures and lines, and Vienna has the largest collection of his work. The Leopold museum showcased his work wonderfully, showing paintings throughout his career as well as various drawings.
Seeing Schiele's work in person was amazing, as I have seen a lot of his work in textbooks before. Actually being in front of the paintings gave me a way better idea of the textures and the process of the artist and an overall better understanding of his work.
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