Egon Schiele was a prolific artist who had a great love for women and was known for his turbulent relationships. He was married to Edith Harms in 1914 and produced many portraits of her, signaling a deep affection towards his wife. However, Schiele's marriage to Edith was seen as a way to fulfill his desire for a more bourgeois lifestyle compared to his previous relationship with his first mistress, Valerie. Despite some initial opposition, Schiele and Edith were married in 1915 and she was a source of support and inspiration for the artist until his untimely death in 1918.