Death and Life
Description
Medium: lithograph in colours on paper, edition 161/200
Size: 70 x 50 cm
Signed on the front lower right "GUSTAV KLIMT"; numbered on the front lower left in pencil "161/200"
Provenance
Private Collection, Romania
Location
Bucharest
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Gustav Klimt, born on July 14, 1862, in Baumgarten, Austria, was a symbolist painter and a prominent figure in the Art Nouveau movement. Renowned for his ornate and sensuous style, Klimt's work is celebrated for its intricate patterns, gilded surfaces, and symbolic themes.
As a co-founder of the Vienna Secession, Klimt played a pivotal role in challenging the academic conventions of the time. His most famous painting, "The Kiss," exemplifies his distinctive blend of symbolism and decorative aesthetics. Throughout his career, Klimt explored themes of love, feminine beauty, and the intertwining of life and death.
Klimt's contributions to the art world left an indelible mark, and his influence extended beyond painting to other forms of decorative arts. He was a leading figure in the cultural flourishing of Vienna during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Gustav Klimt passed away on February 6, 1918, but his legacy endures as a testament to the transformative power of art.
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