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The Globe Theatre in London
The painting depicts the Globe Theatre in London, created by Gustav Klimt in the neoclassical style. The work is an example of literary painting from the early period of the artist's career.
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:
1888
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Execution technique:
fresco
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Theme:
theatre, literature, architecture
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work illustrates Klimt's fascination with theatre and literature, combining elements of architecture and fictional characters with the dramatic atmosphere of the theatrical stage.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpretation should take into account the literary significance of the painting as well as its place in the symbolist trend in Secession 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