Gustav Klimt
1862–1918 · Austrian · 32 artworks
Art Nouveau (Modern)SymbolismVienna SecessionGold leaf applicationOrnamental patternsSymbolic imageryEmphasis on the female formFlattened perspective
artist bio
Gustav Klimt was an Austrian Symbolist painter and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement. His work is characterized by opulent and decorative surfaces with a focus on the female form, often incorporating gold leaf and intricate patterns.
what you'll learn
Studying Klimt's work allows students to explore the fusion of decorative arts and fine art, and to understand the use of symbolism and pattern in conveying complex themes. Students can also learn about the cultural context of Vienna at the turn of the century and the Secession movement's challenge to traditional art.
related: Egon Schiele, Odilon Redon
32 artworks
Houses at Unterach on the Attersee
1916
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Fir Forest I
1901
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The Old Burgtheater
1889
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Portrait of a man with beard
1879
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Birch in a Forest
1903
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Flower Garden
1907
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The Schloss Kammer on the Attersee, III
1910
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Emilie Flöge, Aged 17
1891
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Schloss Kammer on the Attersee IV
1910
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Park of Schönbrunn
1916
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Portrait of Marie Breunig
1894
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Garden with Roosters
1917
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Two Girls With An Oleander
1890
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Country Garden with Sunflowers
1906
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Lady with Cape and Hat
1898
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Church in Unterach on the Attersee
1916
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Church in Cassone
1913
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The House of Guardaboschi
1912
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The Kiss
1908
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Buchenhain
1902
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Schloss Kammer am Attersee, II
1909
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Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I
1907
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Malcesine sur le lac de Garde
1913
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Study of the Head of a Blind Man
1896
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Amalie Zuckerkandl
1918
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Avenue of Schloss Kammer Park
1912
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Water Castle
1908
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The Swamp
1900
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Pear Tree
1903
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Portrait of Emilie Flöge
1893
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Litzlberg am Attersee
1915
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Fruit Trees
1901
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