Tag Archives: Gustav Klimt

Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer by Gustav Klimt

Posted on November 12, 2013 by artisoo

Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer is a well-known oil painting by Gustav Klimt, who was a famous Austrian symbolism painter that related closely with Vienna Secession movement. At that time, Ferdinand Bloch-Bauer commissioned Klimt to paint it. In Vienna Klimt finished … Continue reading →

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The Three Ages of Woman By Gustav Klimt

Posted on July 23, 2013 by artisoo

The Three Ages of Woman was a canvas painting made in 1905, measuring 180*180 cm. Now it is collected in National Modern Art Gallery. Under the carpet dotted with flowers, the old woman in the left side was aging and her … Continue reading →

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Apple Tree in Gustav Klimt's Works

Posted on February 19, 2013 by artisoo

Gustav Klimt was an excellent Austrian iconoclast who came from a poor family. He is famous for elaborate, explicitly sensual paintings and murals. Most of his works are related to themes of regeneration, love and death. Images in his works … Continue reading →

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Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I- The Lady In Gold

Posted on February 5, 2013 by artisoo

The New York Times reported Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I has been purchased by cosmetics magnate Ronald S. Lauder for $135 million for his Neue Galeries, the highest amount ever paid for a painting on June 19, 2006, so that … Continue reading →

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Gustav Klimt Unfinished Works--The Bride

Posted on January 15, 2013 by artisoo

In The Bride painting ,  the groom's sight was taken outside from the round of half-nude woman. But the head of obedient bride leant on groom and slept soundly. Her rosy cheeks and Jane Eyre revealed the serene and happy … Continue reading →

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Gustav Klimt and The Tree of Life

Posted on January 4, 2013 by artisoo

The great Austrian artist Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) has shocked the whole world with his unique art style. What's more, he is one of the leaders of Vienna Secession, which is a symbolism junta of Vienna in the 19th century.Gustav Klimt's … Continue reading →

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About Pallas Athena by Gustav Klimt

Posted on November 9, 2012 by artisoo

Born into a family of arts and crafts in Vienna, Gustav Klimt turned out to be a master in symbolist painting field. His father was a gold engraver and married Anna Klimt, whose unrealized ambition was to be a musical performer. … Continue reading →

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The Kiss by Gustav Klimt

Posted on October 29, 2012 by artisoo

Gustav Klimt was an Austrian symbolic painter who enjoyed great reputation for his contribution to the foundation of Vienna Secession. Klimt was the leader of Vienna Secession. Gustav Klimt stressed individual aesthetic interest, emotional expression and imaginary creation in painting. His works combined … Continue reading →

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