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Painted composition design to medicine
The painted composition design to Medicine by Gustav Klimt is a work belonging to his early creative period, representing the Symbolism style. The painting is allegorical, combining medical motifs with artistic symbolism.
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:
1887-1888
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
private collection
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Theme:
allegory, medicine, symbolism
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The artwork shows Klimt's artistic approach to the subject of medicine, combining scientific and spiritual aspects of healing and health in a symbolic composition.
The key to interpreting the work
During interpretation, it is worth focusing on the symbolism connecting medicine with a broad cultural context and the role of allegory in Secessionist art.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