Gustav Klimt was an Austrian painter who was born on 14 July 1862 in Baumgarten, Vienna, Austria, and died on 6 February 1918 in Vienna, Austria. He was well known as a symbolism painter and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement. This article features 10 Most Famous Paintings by Gustav Klimt.
The Kiss
The Kiss is a painting produced by Gustav Klimt between 1907 and 1908. This painting was painted in the gilded style and is one of the most famous works of the golden period depicting a couple embracing. This painting can be viewed at Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna.
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Judith and the Head of Holofernes
Judith and the Head of Holofernes is a painting produced by Gustav Klimt in 1901. In this painting, the artist depicts the biblical character of Judith holding the severed head of Holofernes. This painting can be viewed at Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna.
Beethoven Frieze
Beethoven Frieze is a painting produced by Gustav Klimt in 1901. This painting was directly painted on the walls with light materials and first exhibited at the 14th Vienna Secessionist. This painting can be viewed at Secession Building, Vienna, Austria.
The Tree of Life, Stoclet Frieze
The Tree of Life, Stoclet Frieze is a painting produced by Gustav Klimt in 1909. This painting is a study for a series of three mosaics which depicts swirling tree of life. This painting can be viewed at Museum of Applied Arts, Vienna, Austria.
The Three Ages of Woman
The Three Ages of Woman is a painting produced by Gustav Klimt in 1905. This painting depicts three women in varying stages of age which symbolizes the cycle of life. This painting can be viewed at Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna.
Danaë
Danaë is a painting produced by Gustav Klimt in 1909. This is an excellent example of Symbolism and the subject of this painting was famous among several artist during early 1900s. This painting can be viewed at Galerie Würthle, Vienna, Austria.
Death and Life
Death and Life is a painting produced by Gustav Klimt in 1915. The Australian artist paintings, murals, and sketches depicts sensual eroticism and this painting was created using the Art Nouveau (Modern) style. This painting can be viewed at Leopold Museum in Vienna.
Klimt University of Vienna Ceiling Paintings
Klimt University of Vienna Ceiling Paintings is a painting produced by Gustav Klimt between 1900 and 1907. A series of paintings were produced by Klimt and this painting is also known as Faculty Paintings. In 1945, all of these three paintings were destroyed by the retreating SS forces.
Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer II
Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer II is a painting produced by Gustav Klimt in 1912. The subject of this painting was a refined art-loving Viennese salon lady who was also a good friend of Klimt. This painting is in Private collection.
Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I
Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I is a painting produced by Gustav Klimt in 1907. This painting is also known by the name as The Lady in Gold or The Woman in Gold. This painting can be viewed at Neue Galerie, New York.
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