The Virgin, Klimt
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| Author: | Gustav Klimt |
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| Type: | Painting |
| Style: | Modernism |
| Medium | Oil |
| Support: | Canvas |
| Year: | 1913 |
| Located: | National Gallery Prague |
From a technical perspective, Klimt combines in this work the use of oil paint with delicate decorative touches inspired by Byzantine art. The spiral motifs, geometric patterns, and color contrasts between purple, green, and gold tones demonstrate his mastery of color and composition. The arrangement of the figures creates a circular dynamic that reinforces the central theme the artist sought to express: the spiritual and physical unity of women.
A fascinating fact: "The Virgin" was one of Klimt’s last major works before his death in 1918. It is known that the artist worked on it obsessively, seeking to capture a vision of feminine purity beyond religion. Today, the painting is housed in the National Gallery in Prague and is one of the most photographed by visitors—not only for its aesthetic beauty but also for its emotional magnetism.
"The Virgin" is one of Gustav Klimt’s most iconic works, painted in 1913 during the height of his Symbolist period. In it, the Austrian artist portrays a group of intertwined women immersed in a shared dream, draped in a mantle of flowing, vibrant fabrics. The bodies appear to float within a circular universe, which serves as an allegory for the cycle of life and femininity.
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Gustav Klimt
| Full Name: | Gustav Klimt. |
|---|---|
| Birth: | 1862, Austria. |
| Death: | 1928, Austria. |
| Style: | Modernism. |
Gustav Klimt (1862–1918) was an Austrian painter whose work marked a turning point in the history of European art. In his early years, he trained within the Viennese academic tradition, developing an eclectic and meticulous style with a strong interest in historical and allegorical themes. However, his personal quest led him to break away from academic conventions and become one of the central figures of the movement that would define artistic modernity at the turn of the century: Modernism (Art Nouveau).
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