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Gustav Klimt and His Intriguing Paintings

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Prominent Austrian symbolist painter Gustav Klimt was born 150 years ago, on July 14, 1962. His major works include paintings, murals, sketches, and other art objects. Klimt's primary subject was the female body.

Prominent Austrian symbolist painter Gustav Klimt was born 150 years ago, on July 14, 1962. His major works include paintings, murals, sketches, and other art objects. Klimt's primary subject was the female body.

© Photo : Imagno/Austrian ArchivesProminent Austrian symbolist painter Gustav Klimt was born 150 years ago, on July 14, 1962. His major works include paintings, murals, sketches, and other art objects. Klimt's primary subject was the female body.

A photographic portrait of Gusrav Klimt with his cat by Moritz Naehr. 1914
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Prominent Austrian symbolist painter Gustav Klimt was born 150 years ago, on July 14, 1962. His major works include paintings, murals, sketches, and other art objects. Klimt's primary subject was the female body.

A photographic portrait of Gusrav Klimt with his cat by Moritz Naehr. 1914
© Photo : Public DomainGustav Klimt was born in Baumgarten, near Vienna in Austria-Hungary, the second of seven children—three boys and four girls. His father Ernst Klimt was a gold engraver.

Mermaids, 1905.
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Gustav Klimt was born in Baumgarten, near Vienna in Austria-Hungary, the second of seven children—three boys and four girls. His father Ernst Klimt was a gold engraver.

Mermaids, 1905.
© Photo : Public DomainKlimt studied architectural painting at the Vienna School of Arts and Crafts.

The Virgin, 1913.
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Klimt studied architectural painting at the Vienna School of Arts and Crafts.

The Virgin, 1913.
© Photo : Public DomainKlimt began his professional career painting interior murals and ceilings in large public buildings.

Goldfish, 1903
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Klimt began his professional career painting interior murals and ceilings in large public buildings.

Goldfish, 1903
© Photo : Public DomainIn 1888, Klimt received the Golden order of Merit from Emperor Franz Josef I of Austria for his contributions to murals painted in the Burgtheater in Vienna. He also became an honorary member of the University of Munich and the University of Vienna.

Hope, 1903
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In 1888, Klimt received the Golden order of Merit from Emperor Franz Josef I of Austria for his contributions to murals painted in the Burgtheater in Vienna. He also became an honorary member of the University of Munich and the University of Vienna.

Hope, 1903
© Photo : Wien MuseumIn the early 1890s, Klimt met Emilie Floge, who was his partner, muse, and companion for years, right up until his death in 1918.

Portrait of Emilie Floge, 1902
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In the early 1890s, Klimt met Emilie Floge, who was his partner, muse, and companion for years, right up until his death in 1918.

Portrait of Emilie Floge, 1902
© Photo : Public DomainIn 1897, Klimt became president of the Vienna Secession). He remained with the Secession until 1908. The group's goals were to provide exhibitions for unconventional young artists, to bring the best foreign artists' works to Vienna, and to publish its own magazine to showcase members' work.

Danae. 1907-1908
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In 1897, Klimt became president of the Vienna Secession). He remained with the Secession until 1908. The group's goals were to provide exhibitions for unconventional young artists, to bring the best foreign artists' works to Vienna, and to publish its own magazine to showcase members' work.

Danae. 1907-1908
© Photo : Public domainIn 1902, Klimt finished the Beethoven Frieze for the 14th Vienna Secessionist exhibition, which was intended to be a celebration of the composer. The frieze was painted directly on the walls with light materials. After the exhibition the painting was preserved, although it did not go on display until 1986.
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In 1902, Klimt finished the Beethoven Frieze for the 14th Vienna Secessionist exhibition, which was intended to be a celebration of the composer. The frieze was painted directly on the walls with light materials. After the exhibition the painting was preserved, although it did not go on display until 1986.
© Photo : BelvedereJudith I (1901) is one of the paintings of Klimt's 'Golden Phase.'
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Judith I (1901) is one of the paintings of Klimt's 'Golden Phase.'
© Photo : BelvedereThe Kiss (1908) is also characterized by the prominent use of gold.
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The Kiss (1908) is also characterized by the prominent use of gold.
© Photo : Leopold Museum In 1911 his painting Death and Life received first prize in the world exhibitions in Rome.
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In 1911 his painting Death and Life received first prize in the world exhibitions in Rome.
© Photo : Leopold Museum Klimt died in Vienna on February 6, 1918, having suffered a stroke and pneumonia due to the influenza epidemic of that year. He was buried at the Hietzing Cemetery in Vienna. Numerous paintings were left unfinished.

Apple Tree, 1912.
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Klimt died in Vienna on February 6, 1918, having suffered a stroke and pneumonia due to the influenza epidemic of that year. He was buried at the Hietzing Cemetery in Vienna. Numerous paintings were left unfinished.

Apple Tree, 1912.
© Photo : Public DomainKlimt's paintings have brought some of the highest prices recorded for individual works of art.

The Three Ages of Woman, 1905.
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Klimt's paintings have brought some of the highest prices recorded for individual works of art.

The Three Ages of Woman, 1905.
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