Portrait of Gustav Klimt

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1862-1918

Austrian Secession Painter

Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) was an Austrian symbolist painter and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement. His work is known for its intricate patterns, sensuality, and symbolism.

Klimt was born on July 14, 1862, in Baumgarten, near Vienna, Austria. He was the second of seven children in a working-class family. His father, Ernst Klimt, was a gold engraver, and his mother, Anna Klimt, was musically talented. Klimt's artistic talent was evident from an early age, and he received a scholarship to attend the Vienna School of Arts and Crafts (Kunstgewerbeschule) in 1876.

At the school, Klimt studied architectural painting under Ferdinand Laufberger and later under Julius Viktor Berger. In 1883, he formed the "Company of Artists" with his brother Ernst Klimt and their friend Franz Matsch. The group received numerous commissions for murals and other decorative works in public buildings, including the Burgtheater and the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna.

In 1897, Klimt co-founded the Vienna Secession, an art movement that sought to break away from the conservative academic art establishment. As the first president of the Secession, Klimt played a significant role in shaping the group's exhibitions and publications. The movement's motto, "To every age its art, to every art its freedom," reflected its commitment to artistic innovation and freedom of expression.

Klimt's style evolved over time, moving from a more academic approach to a highly decorative and symbolist style. His "golden phase," which began around 1900, is characterized by the extensive use of gold leaf and intricate patterns. Some of his most famous works from this period include "The Kiss" (1907-1908), "Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I" (1907), and "The Tree of Life" (1909).

Klimt's work often explored themes of love, desire, and the human experience. His paintings were sometimes controversial due to their eroticism, and he faced criticism from conservative critics. Despite this, Klimt remained a highly influential figure in the art world, and his work continues to be celebrated today.

In his later years, Klimt focused more on landscapes and portraits, often using a more subdued color palette. He continued to work until his death on February 6, 1918, due to complications from a stroke and pneumonia. Klimt's influence can be seen in the work of many artists who followed, including his protégé Egon Schiele and the Austrian painter Oskar Kokoschka.

153 Klimt Artworks

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Orchard, 1898 by Klimt | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$50.89
SKU: 10106-KLG
Gustav Klimt
Original Size:39 x 28 cm
Private Collection

Water Serpents II, c.1904/07 by Klimt | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$70.98
SKU: 2649-KLG
Gustav Klimt
Original Size:80 x 145 cm
Private Collection

Water Serpents I, c.1904/07 by Klimt | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
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SKU: 2633-KLG
Gustav Klimt
Original Size:50 x 20 cm
Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria

The Dancer, c.1916/18 by Klimt | Canvas Print
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$50.89
SKU: 2639-KLG
Gustav Klimt
Original Size:180 x 90 cm
Private Collection

Fable, 1883 by Klimt | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$90.16
SKU: 10056-KLG
Gustav Klimt
Original Size:84.5 x 117 cm
Wien Museum Karlsplatz, Vienna, Austria

Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer II, 1912 by Klimt | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
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SKU: 2640-KLG
Gustav Klimt
Original Size:190 x 120 cm
Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria

Portrait of Fritza Riedler, 1906 by Klimt | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$67.74
SKU: 2644-KLG
Gustav Klimt
Original Size:152 x 134 cm
Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria

Avenue in Schloss Kammer Park, 1912 by Klimt | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$77.14
SKU: 2660-KLG
Gustav Klimt
Original Size:110 x 110 cm
Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria

Schubert at the Piano, 1899 by Klimt | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$64.40
SKU: 2651-KLG
Gustav Klimt
Original Size:150 x 200 cm
Destroyed by Fire at Immendorf Palace in 1945

Portrait of Mada Primavesi, 1912 by Klimt | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$94.15
SKU: 2645-KLG
Gustav Klimt
Original Size:149.9 x 110.5 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Portrait of Hermine Gallia, 1904 by Klimt | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
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SKU: 2647-KLG
Gustav Klimt
Original Size:170.5 x 96.5 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom

Portrait of Sonja Knips, c.1897/98 by Klimt | Canvas Print
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SKU: 2653-KLG
Gustav Klimt
Original Size:145 x 146 cm
Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria

Island in the Attersee, c.1901/02 by Klimt | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$77.14
SKU: 2674-KLG
Gustav Klimt
Original Size:100.5 x 100.5 cm
Private Collection

Church at Unterach at Attersee, c.1916/17 by Klimt | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$77.14
SKU: 2669-KLG
Gustav Klimt
Original Size:110 x 110 cm
Private Collection

Judith II (Salome), 1909 by Klimt | Canvas Print
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$50.89
SKU: 2635-KLG
Gustav Klimt
Original Size:178 x 46 cm
Galleria d'Arte Moderne, Venice, Italy

Mermaids (Whitefish), c.1899 by Klimt | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$67.32
SKU: 2655-KLG
Gustav Klimt
Original Size:82 x 52 cm
Private Collection

Hope I, 1903 by Klimt | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$50.89
SKU: 2631-KLG
Gustav Klimt
Original Size:189.2 x 67 cm
National Gallery of Art, Ottawa, Canada

Kammer Castle at Attersee I, 1908 by Klimt | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$77.14
SKU: 2663-KLG
Gustav Klimt
Original Size:110 x 110 cm
National Gallery, Prague, Czech Republic

Portrait of Marie Henneberg, c.1901/02 by Klimt | Canvas Print
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SKU: 2654-KLG
Gustav Klimt
Original Size:140 x 140 cm
Moritzburg State Gallery, Halle, Germany

Farmhouse in Upper Austria, 1911 by Klimt | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$77.14
SKU: 2666-KLG
Gustav Klimt
Original Size:110 x 110 cm
Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria

Nude Veritas, 1899 by Klimt | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$50.89
SKU: 2656-KLG
Gustav Klimt
Original Size:252 x 56 cm
Theatre Collection of the National Librady, Vienna, Austria

Birch Woods, 1903 by Klimt | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$77.14
SKU: 2671-KLG
Gustav Klimt
Original Size:110 x 110 cm
Private Collection

Houses at Unterach on the Attersee, c.1916 by Klimt | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$77.14
SKU: 2670-KLG
Gustav Klimt
Original Size:110 x 110 cm
Private Collection

Roses Under the Trees, 1905 by Klimt | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$77.14
SKU: 2676-KLG
Gustav Klimt
Original Size:110 x 110 cm
Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France

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