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Portrait of a Man Facing Left
A portrait sketch of a man facing left, created by Gustav Klimt. The work represents the symbolism style and is an example of a figure study, focusing on details of the face and hairstyle.
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
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Execution technique:
pencil on paper
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Theme:
male portrait, study, sketch
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The artwork is an example of Klimt's early work, where he focused on faithfully depicting the human figure and anatomical details, which served as a basis for his later, more refined works.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpretation should consider the significance of the sketch as a preparatory stage in the creative process and highlight the symbolic nature of the figure and the expressive details.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