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Portrait of a man with beard in three quarter profile
Portrait sketch of a man with a beard, shown in three-quarter profile, made with pencil. The work belongs to Klimt's early, realistic phase, presenting careful reproduction of facial details.
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:
1879
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Execution technique:
pencil on paper
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Theme:
portrait, man, beard, profile
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work reflects Klimt's academic foundations and his ability to precisely capture the character of the model, serving as a prelude to further artistic experiments.
The key to interpreting the work
Pay attention to the realistic reproduction of facial features, light and shadow, as well as the use of pencil technique as a means of expression in the portrait.See other works by this artist
The Beethoven Frieze: The Longing for Happiness Finds Repose in Poetry. Right wall
- Artist: Gustav Klimt
- Year: 1902
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- Artist: Gustav Klimt
- Year: 1900-1907