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Klara Klimt
Portrait of Klara Klimt, the artist's sister, created during Gustav Klimt's early artistic period. The work is characterized by an academic style and realism.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Gustav Klimt
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Date of birth and death
14 July 1862 – 6 February 1918
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Natinality
Austrian
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Style
Symbolism, Art Nouveau, Vienna Secession, Golden Phase with gold leaf techniques
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Significant works
The Kiss, Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I, Judith I, Danaë, Beethoven Frieze
Information about the work
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Year:
1880
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Theme:
portrait of a woman, early artistic work
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The painting documents the artist's family ties and his artistic development before transitioning to a more decorative and symbolic style.
The key to interpreting the work
It is worth noting Klimt's early realism and portrait technique, which later will be enriched with ornamental and symbolic elements.See other works by this artist
The Beethoven Frieze: The Longing for Happiness Finds Repose in Poetry. Right wall
- Artist: Gustav Klimt
- Year: 1902
University of Vienna Ceiling Paintings (Medicine), detail showing Hygieia
- Artist: Gustav Klimt
- Year: 1900-1907