"Allegory of 'Sculpture'"
Gustave Klimt - Oil - 44 x 30 cm
Artist Information
Gustav Klimt was an Austrian symbolist painter and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement. Born in 1862, he is best known for his paintings, murals, sketches, and other art objects. Klimt's primary subject was the female body, and his works are marked by a frank eroticism.
Painting Details
The painting
Allegory of Sculpture is a graphite pencil, watercolor, and gold embellishment work created in 1889. It measures 43.5 x 30 cm and is currently housed in the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere museum in Vienna, Austria.
Style and Influence
Klimt's style was influenced by various sources, including Egyptian and classical Greek art, as well as the Arts and Crafts movement. His works are characterized by their decorative patterns, gold ornamentation, and erotic subject matter. The
Allegory of Sculpture is an excellent example of Klimt's early style, which evolved into his famous "Golden Phase" in the early 20th century.
Description
The
Allegory of Sculpture features a female figure holding a sculptor's mallet and chisel, standing before a block of stone. The figure is depicted in a classical style, with flowing robes and an idealized face. The background is filled with decorative patterns, including stylized flowers and geometric shapes. Gold embellishments add a rich, luxurious quality to the work.
Location
The
Allegory of Sculpture can be found in the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere museum in Vienna, Austria. This museum houses an extensive collection of Austrian art, including works by Klimt, Egon Schiele, and Oskar Kokoschka. To learn more about the museum and its collections, visit our page on the
Österreichische Galerie Belvedere.
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