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| Egon Schiele - 1912, Two Seated Female Nudes |
"This exquisite line of cosmetics has been
inspired by the great art of the famous Austrian Expressionist, Egon
Schiele (1890-1918), who painted sensual beauties in WWI-era Austria. The quality of the Egon
Schiele Cosmetics is exceptional, made with minerals beneficial for your
skin. The colors have been carefully chosen and developed to perfectly
compliment the lustrous hues of Schiele’s paintings and drawings.
Application of Egon Schiele cosmetics will make you look and feel like
the creation of a famous artist. “For the The Makeup Show NYC 2012 we
have recreated painting by Schiele painted in 1912. Exactly 100 years
ago. We carefully recreated all the colors and specifically the makeup
of our model.”
I naively thought works of art had 95 years or so before falling into the public domain, where they can be used for crass and commercial ends by crass and commercial marketers. Your thoughts?
The world is besotted with Philistines, me thinks!
ReplyDeleteI saw a fabulous exhibit of Egon Schiele's drawings along side Gustave Klimpt's drawings several years ago in NYC - I think it was at the Metropolitan - and have enormous respect for both artists. Interesting to see them paired, both have a potent sexual content. A line of make-up is such a crass rip-off. Sign. xxoo, sus
I don't even know if I've ever seen any Egon Schiele's work in real life, come to think of it! Hmmm, worth a trip somewhere! I love Klimt too.
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ReplyDeleteThis sort of rip-off doesn't surprise me, really. It seems companies will do anything these days to make a profit. I am surprised, though, that they can simply use Schiele's name and work so freely. He may not have any living relatives who would object.
ReplyDeleteIt also surprises me that they would say, "Application of Egon Schiele cosmetics will make you look and feel like the creation of a famous artist," since his figures are frequently quite contorted and not exactly beautiful. I adore his work, but I wouldn't actually want to look like one of his portraits.
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Interesting post, Deborah!
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Angela, I was surprised! Your comment made me realize why--it wasn't "pretty art" they are using to sell product, but authentic art. I found that shocking.
DeleteSeriously--Egon Schiele for beauty products?!!
I wouldn't want to look like any of his portraits either!
Isn't this the type of make up we use to make our kids look like lions and tigers - Oh My!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat post.
Thanks for stopping by on my trip to Paris!
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Di, great point--this makeup is very tacky! Oh my :) Better off buying in Paris!
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