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| Gustav Klimt Austrian 1862 to 1918 |
| A Brief History 1862 Born in Baumgarten, Austria 1876 Enrolled at Vienna School of Arts & Crafts until 1883, training as an architectural painter Formed a company of artist with his brother & friend & began artistic commissions, starting his professional career painting interior murals 1888 Received the Golden Order of Merit for his artistic contributions & became a honorary member of the universities of Munich & Vienna 1890's Met Emile Floge & fathered at least 14 children. It is not known if all the children were Emile's 1892 Father & Brother died. The tragedy changed his artistic outlook Became a founding member of Vienna's Secession & remained so until 1908 1894 Produced what became his final commissioned piece for the University of Vienna, Philosophy,Medicine & Jurisprudence. All were rejected because of the pornographic themes. They were destroyed in 1945 by the SS. 1907-09 Painted many socialite women in furs revealing a love of costume 1911 Won the 1st prize for 'Death & Life' at the world exhibition in Rome 1918 Died in Vienna Gustav Klimt was an Austrian symbolist who's primary but not only subject was the female body. Klimt started his professional career painting interior murals, however after the death of his father & brother his artistic style changed from being conventional to personal. He was one of the founding members of Vienna Secessionists, a group aimed at young artists, helping to exhibit their art. The group welcomed, respected and valued all artistic styles Klimt was also subject to criticism for his sometimes overtly sexual & pornographic themes. In many of his more erotic pieces he cleverly used shapes and decoration to disguise the sexual content. Throughout what is known as Klimt's Golden Phase he created elegant works of art, one of his most famous being The Kiss The recurring theme of portraying dominant women using gold leaf & colour decoration was inspired by his diverse influences ranging from the Egyptians to the Byzantine era. Gustav Klimt was devoted to art, family & the secessionist movement & produced what is reportedly the most expensive artwork sold at auction, Adele Bloch-Bauer I, for an unbelievable $135,000,000. |
| Death & Life 1911 |
| The Kiss 1907-08 |
| Adele Bloch Bauer I 1907 |
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