Gustav Klimt
Quick Facts
One of the most controversial artists of his time, best known for his sensual portraits of women. He was also the founder and president of the Vienna Sezession, an ornamental style of painting similar to Art Nouveau.
Lived: 1862-1918
Born in: Baumgarten, near Vienna, Austria
Birthday and astrological sign: July 14, 1862, Cancer
Nationality: Imperial Austrian
Movement: Art Nouveau, Symbolism
Died: February 6, 1918, Age 55
Quote: Whoever wants to know something about me -as an artist, the only notable thing- ought to look carefully at my pictures and try and see in them what I am and what I want to do.
Fun Facts: He lived in poverty as a child, he often used prostitutes for models, and in 2003 his masterpiece, Landhaus am Attersee, sold for $29,128,000.
See Also: Artists, Biographies, Famous Artists
Gustav Klimt Art Prints
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Gustav Klimt
A biography from CyberMuse.com
Gustav Klimt
A biography from FamousPainter.com.
Gustav Klimt
Very brief bio and a picture of his grave.
WebMuseum: Klimt, Gustav
A brief biography and several images.
The Gustav Klimt website
A permanent museum showing a 100 paintings database searchable on theme, title, date or technique. Current exhibitions, biography, e-cards.
Klimt
Collection of about 40 images and a brief biography.
Gustav Klimt Museum
A large collection of images, also has a forum.
Strokes of Gustav
Nice collection of drawings and paintings, images are large.
Gustav Klimt
Bert Christensen's cyberspace gallery includes 24 paintings and drawings.
