Gustav Klimt (July 14, 1862 – February 6, 1918) was an Austrian
symbolist painter and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna
Secession movement. Klimt is noted for his paintings, murals,
sketches, and other objets d'art. Klimt's primary subject was the
female body, and his works are marked by a frank eroticism. Amongst
his figurative works, which include allegories and portraits, he
painted landscapes. Among the artists of the Vienna Secession, Klimt
was the most influenced by Japanese art and its methods.
“Truth is like fire; to tell the truth means to glow and
burn.”
Gustav Klimt
Paintings
The Kiss Judith
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The Belvedere Museum
The Belvedere in Vienna is one of the leading museums worldwide. Its famous art collection includes works ranging from the Middle Ages to the present day. Austrian art in an international context is presented in three locations. Highlights include the world's largest collection of Gustav Klimt paintings as well as prominent works from the periods of Viennese Biedermeier, Austrian Baroque, Vienna around 1900, and French Impressionism. The institution's central tasks focus on exhibiting, researching, collecting, communicating, and preserving. Ongoing advancements and digitalization in all areas ensures the Belvedere’s significance as an outstanding museum of the future.
