Great STOLEN Art Explained; Egon Schiele

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This film looks at how stolen art “disappears” in a complicated practise designed to obscure facts and create wealth for the art market. How the true owners of these artworks, the descendants of Holocaust victims, are still fighting a system that stops at nothing to keep secrets and protect its wealthy clientele.
There are works in private collections and established museums right now, which were stolen by the Nazis.
I think, it’s about time they were returned.
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CREDITS
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Schiele by Reinhard Steiner
Egon Schiele: Landscapes by Rudolf Leopold
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[@GreatArtExplained]

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[@superpear64]

hi, i am quickly asking whether you could make a short video about zdzisław beksiński? he was a polish artist and made dystopian like pictures.

[@yts70r135]

❤

[@yts70r135]

​@@superpear64that would be superb! Polish art is neat, not only beksinski, matejko would be incredible, or schultz, witkacy, and so many others,all the way to modern street artists ❤ z szacunkiem

[@JJONNYREPP]

Great STOLEN Art Explained; Egon Schiele 2139pm 20.9.24 took me a while to enjoy his oeuvre. an alleged naughty boy... if you take an interest in Ai creative processes.... well, Ai seems to have an aversion to creating imagery in the style of Francis Bacon and it took a while for it to get a grip of Klimt. Schiele, it loves. dunno why that is... Blake, it doesn't acknowledge. neither does it get to grips with Sean Scully. it would be interesting to wander aimlessly with Ai creator but the skanks who can do naught but seek to control ad hoc or random processes keep putting blocks in the way of Ai doing it's thing...... it's interesting. and those with OCD issues might have a nervous breakdown should the Ai churner out of imagery get it's way... i am surmising it wont allow imagery in the style of Adolf hitler. again, i would see no problem with this. we are dealing with imagery, nothing more... curses on those who seek to deter play. anyhow.... go have a go. have your neighbour type in same prompts as yourself see how different images are... in theory the same command should proffer up completely different results...

[@jackwentrunning]

I don’t know very much about art whatsoever, but this is still one of my favorite channels. There is something so satisfying about someone expertly explaining something to such a high standard where the layman and expert can both be entertained by it.

[@GreatArtExplained]

I appreciate that comment so much! Art is for everybody!

[@scottblunt7067]

Well, now you know more!

[@jackwentrunning]

@@scottblunt7067 a little more with each video!

[@mrkite-hl5jj]

Perfectly said!!!

[@Hacki540]

As an art teacher myself - this channel is one of my faves

[@GreatArtExplained]

Oh thanks 🙏

[@alex24mamba]

Check out " blind dweller" if you ever want to see some of the darker painters.

[@aperson900]

This is a story that need to be told again and again. If we lose our art, we lose everything. What a tribute to this collection.

[@gnarbeljo8980]

THANK YOU for speaking out and standing up against this VERY shady side of art history that's still a part of the current trade in stolen art profiting on so many victims awful fate. I very much appreciate this video. ❤❤❤

[@GreatArtExplained]

Thank you for your comment!

[@gnarbeljo8980]

@@GreatArtExplained No, thank YOU. So many nonsense ideas about Egon (and other artists) floating around the internet. I had prints of his works in my studio in my art school years. And other artists, but I loved his work from my first beginnings as a young teenager. I think they were great examples of how a study, some of them painted swiftly almost scetches, could be full bodied striking and very emotional works of art, without the full view, or filling the painting with color, or context. A form of raw talent that wasn't limited from schooling and academic rules. A great reminder for a young student to listen, then ignore at will. 😉 But this video is so much more important as you took the opportunity to talk about the real issue surrounding the whereabouts of his works. I'm closer to your age, and am constantly reminded these days, that the young generation today, is very unaware and uninformed about WWII in most aspects, and this subject matter here, is widely unknown to many. Is frieghtening to me. As nationalism and xenophobia is on the rise everywhere, and culture, even artistic serious arts, literatute etc, is all about packaging, likes and pandering to popular opinion to be seen at all. Which is equally dangerous to art. You have a wide audience, and it means alot to me, that you raise this subject in a way anyone can understand and learn from, use as a starting point for discussion and furher engagemenr. Thanks so much for providing the links as well. The more people look at these works, the greater the likelyhood of someone out there being able to help. And looking at the vast amount of important works listed I think has a visceral impact in understanding the severity of these crimes of theft for personal gain. 🙏❤️

[@honeywired]

Brilliant work, as always. The more visibility on these stolen works of art, the more likely they are to be recovered and returned to their rightful owners. This film does a great service in educating the public in that regard. Bravo.

[@GreatArtExplained]

It is ALL about keeping them in the public eye! Thanks for your comment 🙏

[@campbellpaul]

Thank you for this very good documentary on WWII stolen artwork. I find this subject endlessly fascinating, and something I never tire of learning more details about.

[@GreatArtExplained]

It’s a really interesting subject

[@blairnicollet4861]

You should check out the documentary The rape of Europa. An excellent documentary on stolen art and the fight to return to rightful ownership

[@NNNikNak23]

This channel has really helped to foster my love and appreciation of art, that I can admit I lacked before - another great video!

[@GreatArtExplained]

Great to hear!

[@JJONNYREPP]

Great STOLEN Art Explained; Egon Schiele 2155pm 20.9.24 a citizen kane is required if you wanna appreciate art.......

[@jorgereyna1796]

Same

[@JJONNYREPP]

@@jorgereyna1796 Comments on ‘Great STOLEN Art Explained; Egon Schiele’ 21.9.24 0312AM this guy's social media presentation or the idea of such should have seen him get a decent grade... not so much in the historical stakes, though....

[@apcolleen]

The art market is where rich people shelter their money and launder questionable money. It's insidious and disgusting.

[@Sad_Bumper_Sticker]

Jewish pre 1939 art was not that and it was stolen or sold for peanuts under duress and (mostly) never returned to this day.

[@evelynesquivel7479]

James Payne it is always a pleasure to listen to you speak

[@GreatArtExplained]

Thanks 🙏

[@gch582]

This is by all means my favorite Art Channel. Your in- depth knowledge of Art and the Art World is Astounding. I'm always in awe of how much I learn from your videos. Thank you immensely!

[@GreatArtExplained]

Wow, thank you! 🙏

[@JJONNYREPP]

Great STOLEN Art Explained; Egon Schiele 2156pm 20.9.24 you know this, for sure, that even the British hid their art treasures in mines and caves lest they be destroyed in bombing raids... same with germany. ummmmmmm.... you need to fill out some of the details.... who narrates this Ai voice app?

[@comeyouspirits]

I love Egon, thank you for this! Always felt that critics’ theory of poses being influenced by photos of disturbed people was missing the possibility that it’s expression of inner energy coming out - that’s how I dance! ❤❤

[@DammitBobby]

I've been watching your videos since nearly the first upload and now you have 1.5 MILLION subscribers! Much deserved as you are the best this space has to offer imo. The consistency and quality is unmatched. Congrats on all your current and future success

[@GreatArtExplained]

Oh thank you 🙏

[@hopenield8234]

We are rightly quick to condemn Hitler and yet his policies that benefit the rich today are supported by the establishment. It’s terrible. Love how instead of just saying someone died in the camps this video states clearly that they were murdered. Not only an explanation of great art but also of recent history. Great work!

[@woodrue]

The stolen art must go back to the heirs, of course, and it’s an outrage that cultural institutions have fought against it all these decades, but it is ironic that justice entails removing the art from a museum to put it on a private collector’s wall.

[@GreatArtExplained]

I totally get what you are saying but justice still needs to be served - the Adele Bloch Bauer is now in New York in a museum for the simple reason the Austrian museum fought to keep it

[@MarqBarq]

Thank you so much for covering such an important topic. For so many families the wounds of WW2 have yet to heal.

[@shivasgirl1609]

I wish I could express adequately what a treat it is to see a new one of your films has been released. It's a special dessert I save & consume secretly by myself at the end of day, so no-one can steal so much as a crumb of my attention away. Btw., "end of day" is when I say it is & I say it's now. Thank you very much!

[@dumoulin11]

Thank you for bringing this to the public's attention.

[@GreatArtExplained]

More needs to be known about it. Thanks for your support 🙏

[@rockingthemike]

bravo on this piece, mate. so much has been lost, missing and misappropriated and shining the light on this is long overdue.

[@Sarahyz]

I continue to be amazed with these glimmers of history I learn about through your channel! Your way of telling stories is absolutely incredible and captivating.

[@GreatArtExplained]

Thanks so much

[@suecox2308]

Thank you for this wonderful video--I didn't realize so much of the stolen WWII art was still being held in private and public collections.

[@GreatArtExplained]

Yes it’s shocking

[@wastingtme]

This channel is the best thing on KZbin, by far

[@GreatArtExplained]

Oh thank you 🙏

[@marafiasche1542]

As always I learn about Art and painters but so much more. Thank you for highlitting a subject that is not talked about. With your wonderfull videos I always learn something new and give me much food for thought. Please make more videos like this one.

[@GreatArtExplained]

Thank you 🙏

[@paytenbeene625]

Thank you, James, for another outstanding art history lesson. I so look forward to each and every one of your beautiful videos. My love of art has grown more, and the world of art history has exploded open before my eyes since I started watching your channel. Thank you for your incredible contributions!!

[@ulicirebeca4038]

Yet another brilliant video. 🙏 Thank you for bringing the history of these stolen art works and the injustice of it all, to the surface and for us to know.

[@Linkous12]

If anyone is interested, the chamber music group Rachel's scored a theatrical play about the life of Egon Schiele in 1995. The album is really good. "Music for Egon Schiele".

[@GreatArtExplained]

Interesting - thanks for the rec!

[@rogersurridge96]

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[@michaelbruckner6364]

What a terrific piece this was. Thank you for covering this subject.

[@patrickross5509]

Always excited to learn more about and further appreciate great art. Thank you James Payne!

[@GreatArtExplained]

My pleasure!

[@MisssPeachykeen]

My favorite artist. Thank you for teaching me all of this today.

[@pisces_painter]

Thank you for highlighting such an important story ❤

[@rhozou]

respect to the foundation!

[@GreatArtExplained]

I agree

[@joshjocuns4076]

Your channel makes me cry sometimes please never stop telling these stories

[@sidneywilliams2230]

I’ve been on a binge with your videos! I love listening to them when I’m working on my art! Thank you sm for all the work that you do🙌🏽

[@GreatArtExplained]

I'm so glad!

[@_quique72]

Love Egon Schieles work 😊 thanks for another great video

[@dreamchampagne]

17:46 I got a little teary eyed when his family made that legacy for him❤

[@manecroft9835]

This video is as devastating as is it inspiring. I hope we get a part two. There's so much to say about the matter!

[@GreatArtExplained]

Oh I have so much more to say! The research was intense.

[@manecroft9835]

@@GreatArtExplained I recently read a book, it was a spy book from Daniel Silva, that involves a lost Rembrandt stolen from a Jewish family during the war. Is quite horrifying that it is inspired in real events, Families were stripped of everything in the most horrible ways. Thank you for sharing this.

[@Coloss1.23]

Thank you. Art theft doesn’t get enough attention in society.

[@bngr_bngr]

I went on a Porsche tour to this guys mansion. He has several rooms full of rare Porsches. Then we went into his house. The art work was amazing. I know there were a few pieces that might have come to his possession by scrupulous means.

[@kathyjohnson2043]

I wonder if some of those cars were paid for with money from quietly selling some art.

[@GreatArtExplained]

Interesting…. Check out the list in the MMW foundation website

[@MarkLiversedge]

My head is spinning after watching this one- I genuinely don't know what to think beyond the obvious anger and desperate desire to help, but feeling largely powerless and saddened. Another masterful film James.

[@GreatArtExplained]

Thanks Mark!

[@alejandroq.8494]

My favorite artist of all time , thank you for this .

[@abigailhanson9041]

Another great video shining a light on a piece of art history I was really lacking in knowledge of, thank you!

[@felixrode9261]

Dear James, what an amazing video! Very interesting. I just want to point you into one tiny direction. The term „Kristallnacht“ is difficult to use today, as it was invented and propagated by the nazis. Instead, Germans now call it the „Reichsprogromnacht“, „progrom“ meaning raid. Thank you for the video!

[@GreatArtExplained]

Interesting - next time!

[@zaynolepleux7073]

This is what youtube is made for, thank you so much !

[@GreatArtExplained]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@peterspuijman5260]

Again a wonderful episode James, much appreciated !

[@GreatArtExplained]

Oh thanks 🙏

[@davidmurphy8354]

Such a beautiful film. I hope the Grünbaum family can retrieve some of what was stolen from them.

[@GreatArtExplained]

They have retrieved some but a lot is probably never going to resurface - the more people know about them the more chance though!

[@raraavis7782]

Schiele is admittedly an artist, I can't really warm up to. His art, I mean, not the person. But this was nonetheless very interesting. I'm especially impressed by the carefully selected footage/pictures and documents, you're using to illustrate your videos. And yes, stolen art not being returned to the rightful owners is an absolute outrage.

[@GreatArtExplained]

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@apcolleen]

Art is like Marmite- you either love it or you hate it lol (this comment is intentionally reductive)

[@anglerfish4161]

This channel does so much good for education and art history. Cheers, man!

[@GreatArtExplained]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@taniaushinkina6879]

Thank You very much. One of my favourite channels ❤

[@GreatArtExplained]

Thank you too!

[@fritzzegters]

Interesting and important video. Thank you.

[@GreatArtExplained]

Thanks for watching

[@Jmoreau22]

I really enjoy this channel along with great books

[@siobhanyoung4196]

Thank you James.. brilliantly explained and articulated.

[@MariaVosa]

And here I though there was no possible way for you to improve on Perfection. You've raised the bar yet again! It's infuriating and heartbreaking the great wrongs done so long ago have yet to be set right. The Benin Bronzes could be a great topic for a future video. They are exquisite works of art, also caught up in a lot of controversy that is slowly being adressed.

[@GreatArtExplained]

That’s a great compliment thanks 🙏

[@WhiteBloggerBlackSpecs]

Schiele had elements reminiscent of Monet and Picasso

[@dkirk5814]

Thoughtful essay, beautifully narrated.

[@tomastezky89]

Egon Schiele lived and painted in Český Krumlov, Bohemia, now Czech republic . Bohemia was Austrian colony in 1620~1918. Egon Schiele was in fact a paiter creating in Czech Kingdom Bohemis. § Czech art collection was stollen from Prague Castle in the years 1648 by Swedish army and this large Czech art big collection of hundreds items is still kept by Sweden so far !!! Czech Republic wants its art collection back !!! 👎

[@jshurvell]

Fascinating and enlightening! I would love to see Schiele's "Boats Mirrored in the Water" in the flesh. Maybe the "owner" will see this film and do the right thing.

[@JuliJa-rg3hr]

Thank you, James! Your channel is really a highlight. Keep up the excellent work!

[@GreatArtExplained]

I appreciate that!

[@whyamilikethis1998]

It just shows how integral art can be to the human soul, that stealing it is a major step in dehumanising and oppressing people. I hope the monuments men and women succeed in their noble cause - I hope they're posting on reddit, because people on reddit love solving mysteries and there are some impressive armchair detectives out there! Thank you James for another enlightening video 😊

[@oldmanrockin7332]

Wpw! The videos on this channel just keep getting better and better! thanks!

[@leahmanderson298]

Having recently finished the book, “The Art Thief,” I think this video is kismet!

[@glytterboi9416]

Thank you so muchfor the video. As a person with ancestors persecuted by the Nazis this means a lot. Ouff...

[@DrgnSpawn]

Thank you for another fascinating video!

[@bridgetdee7094]

thank you very much for this . i always learn something new

[@GreatArtExplained]

Thanks for the comment! 🙏

[@theodorematthews7007]

Much love from florence. Your channel is my favourite

[@GreatArtExplained]

Wow, thank you 🙏

[@shakingpaper]

My favorite channel, thank you!

[@GreatArtExplained]

Wow, thanks! 🙏

[@superball2452]

impeccable. Thank you

[@GreatArtExplained]

Glad you liked it!

[@MonumentsMenandWomenFnd]

terrific video about an important and timely matter! Thank you, James, for sharing with your viewers a little glimpse into our important work of research and restitution. Who knows, it may be thanks to this very video that one or more of these missing artworks find their way back to whom they belong!

[@maryquinn3982]

I read the Hare with the Amber eyes book by Edmund de Waal may years ago - so sad he and others still unable to get their family art back If you buy a stolen car unknowingly your out of pocket the same should apply to the hidden and not so hidden ‘owners’ of these art pieces

[@GreatArtExplained]

I agree 100% and that is a great book!

[@kirstenpaff8946]

While I do not condone the sale of stolen goods, I do wonder how rightful ownership is determined in these cases. The original owners were often murdered, and I would assume that their wills or any sort of other documentation of who was supposed to get the artwork was destroyed. How do courts determine which relative/descendant has the best claim? What happens when different family members have different opinions on what should happen to a piece of art?

[@GreatArtExplained]

Watch the women in Gold that I show a clip of - it’s ALL about that topic - the complexity of wills and selling under coercion

[@louisanow]

Great content as always! Thanks so much and I hope this all pays off for you in a big way!

[@Semapho0ore]

Another amazing video. Very informative. Thank you.

[@GreatArtExplained]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@yts70r135]

i admire your work immensely. Always looking forward for your videos.

[@GreatArtExplained]

I appreciate that!

[@yts70r135]

​@@GreatArtExplainedand even though i knew about Schiele and the stolen portraits and recently read something about it it all.. I always learn a lot from you. This one episode was especially inspiring. Thanks

[@mariateixeira7363]

babe wake up great art explained dropped

[@Impulseartworks]

Bravo you’ve done it again 🙏🏾👏🏾

[@cooperyearick795]

Loved it as always!

[@TheNewYear75]

been looking for a channel like this

[@GreatArtExplained]

Welcome 🙏

[@MarekDeW]

Great job! Thank you for your efforts.

[@Heartwing37]

“Never again” is happening again….

[@Justinedwardsart]

Made my Friday, thank you sir :)

[@GreatArtExplained]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for saying 🙏

[@Justinedwardsart]

@@GreatArtExplained no problem! I watch your videos religiously

[@tommi_mk285]

I just came from Ateneum museum in Helsinki and wanted to ask if you've seen any interest regarding finnish art? Some nice pieces of finnish mythology can be found in them.

[@GreatArtExplained]

Yes I’ve looked at some Finnish artists and there are some good possible films to make

[@fmeu7733]

Another masterpiece of a video 🙏

[@GreatArtExplained]

Oh thank you 🙏

[@kathyjohnson2043]

I know it is past time to return them and I'm sure you feel the same even though it will be a very messy process.

[@drichi07]

Thank you for another interesting video.

[@khalilsaade2200]

New vid drop : I can’t wait to discover my new favourite artist !

[@WhiteBloggerBlackSpecs]

Schiele lived a short but remarkably productive 28 years

[@GreatArtExplained]

He really did

[@hauthot287]

My only question is when these artworks held in museums are returned to their proper owners, will that mean they’ll become private? Because I believe that all art should be open for public view, everyone should have the right to view important works that they otherwise wouldn’t be able to experience

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[@GreatArtExplained]

Thanks 🙏

[@HRM.H]

Gotta love these videos!!

[@jelejacques]

Love all your works but after the first minute I had to stop cause anger and disgust built up in me. Maybe later. Thanks for your work

[@GreatArtExplained]

It is a tough watch but I avoided any graphic details

[@HarryandMathilde]

Thank you James x

[@GreatArtExplained]

You’re welcome!

[@pellekuipers4076]

Great video. What an amazing series that I hope will continue. I was however confused at 15:15 as Rembrandts Night Watch was never confiscated. It was first hidden in a castle outside of Amsterdam before it was transported to a limestone mine near Maastricht in 1942

[@vt5625]

Algo for this brilliance

[@bkpsoapnex]

Great content!!! Many thanks

[@GreatArtExplained]

My pleasure!

[@jamesrawlings46]

Amazing video as always!

[@GreatArtExplained]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dylanmarais-down1642]

Brilliant as always

[@GeorgeTudorie-l2h]

Excellent work!

[@wassabied]

Great episode!

[@a-complished4406]

Theft above ideology. How modern it sounds

[@kleerude]

Wonderful, as usual.

[@rubenrathgeber458]

Great video as always. Can you give me a source that the "entartete Kunst" exhibition really was the largest ever? Thank you also for highlighting the horros of this awful period.

[@GreatArtExplained]

3 million people saw it - www.lacma.org/sites/default/files/reading_room/New%20PDF%20from%20Images%20Output-10compressed5.pdf