Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, and Oskar Kokoschka were all prominent Austrian painters of the early 20th century. Gustav Klimt was a symbolist painter known for his ornate, gold-leafed paintings. Egon Schiele was a protege of Klimt's who developed a more expressionistic style. Oskar Kokoschka was a leading figure in the Vienna Secession movement and is known for his emotionally charged portraits.