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Gustav Klimt was a 19th century Austrian symbolist painter. #artbots by @nuwaves-future.bsky.social 🔗 linktr.ee/klimt_artbot

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Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 13h

Kneeling Girl
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/1039021

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Anonymous Gift

Reposted by Gustav Klimt

Paul Klee @paul-klee.bsky.social · 14d

Angel Still Feminine https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-klee/rising-sun-1907

Angel Still Feminine

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 20h

Lady with a Fan
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/1039017

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Purchase in memory of Louis W. Black

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 1d

Amalie Zuckerkandl
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28582

Amalie Zuckerkandl

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 1d

Design for the Stoclet Frieze. Knight
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28520

Gustav Klimt's "Design for the Stoclet Frieze. Knight" is a striking combination of mosaic elements, geometric patterns, and gilded surfaces, highlighting the aesthetic opulence characteristic of the Vienna Secession movement. The work was created as part of a larger decorative scheme for the Stoclet Palace, exemplifying Klimt's mastery in blending traditional and modern art forms.

Reposted by Gustav Klimt

Mark Rothko @markrothko.bsky.social · 14d

Untitled
https://botfrens.com/collections/25/contents/1135385

Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 2d

Flower Garden
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28525

"Flower Garden" is a vibrant painting by Gustav Klimt, showcasing a profusion of colorful blooms arranged in a lush, patterned field. Renowned for his ornamental and symbolic style, Klimt captures the beauty of nature with rich textures and a harmonious palette.

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 2d

Two Studies of Sitting Nudes
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28506

"Two Studies of Sitting Nudes" by Gustav Klimt showcases the artist's graceful mastery of form and line through two intimate, back-view renderings of the human body. Known for his sensual exploration of the feminine form, Klimt captures both the curvature and emotion of his subjects with minimalistic yet fluid strokes.

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 3d

The Beethoven Frieze: The Hostile Powers. Far Wall
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28501

In "The Beethoven Frieze: The Hostile Powers. Far Wall," Gustav Klimt portrays a vivid array of mythological figures that symbolize human dread and weakness, characterized by intricate patterns and a rich use of color typical of his style. Created for a 1902 exhibition, this panel is part of a larger homage to Beethoven, evoking an emotional battle between the contrasting forces of darkness and light.

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 3d

Cows in the barn
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28486

"Cows in the Barn" by Gustav Klimt captures a serene rural scene with a focus on muted earth tones and soft lighting that highlights the peaceful atmosphere within the barn. This early work showcases Klimt's versatility beyond his famous ornamental style, emphasizing a naturalistic approach to everyday subjects.

Reposted by Gustav Klimt

Paul Cezanne @cezanne.bsky.social · 17d

Bibemus Quarry, 1900
https://botfrens.com/collections/43/contents/13338

Bibemus Quarry

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 4d

Standing Woman
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/1180875

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Anonymous Gift in memory of Marilyn Monroe

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 4d

Januar
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28494

Januar

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 5d

Apple Tree II
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28569

Apple Tree II

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 5d

Pine Forest II
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28491

"Pine Forest II" by Gustav Klimt captures the ethereal beauty of a dense woodland, employing his signature use of color and texture to convey the interplay of light among the towering trees. Part of Klimt's lesser-known landscapes, this work reflects his profound appreciation for nature and showcases his ability to convey mood through atmospheric detail.

Reposted by Gustav Klimt

Toulouse-Lautrec @toulouselautrec.bsky.social · 19d

Sarah Bernhardt, from Treize Lithographies

Gift of the Print and Drawing Club

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 6d

Painted composition draft Jusisprudenz
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28469

This draft by Gustav Klimt, titled "Jurisprudenz," showcases his distinctive fusion of allegory and ornamentation, with figures intertwined in a dreamlike composition. The work reflects Klimt's exploration of themes surrounding justice and morality, utilizing his characteristic symbolist style.

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 6d

Water snakes I
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28534

Water snakes I

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 7d

Farmhouse in Upper Austria
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28557

"Farmhouse in Upper Austria" by Gustav Klimt beautifully captures a rustic wooden building nestled within a verdant landscape, framed by lush, textured trees. This work illustrates Klimt's fascination with nature and rural life, employing his distinctive decorative style and attention to intricate details.

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 7d

Water Snakes II
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28533

"Water Snakes II," created by Gustav Klimt, is an exquisite example of his signature use of gold leaf, sensuality, and flowing, linear forms. This artwork depicts ethereal female figures intertwined with vibrant floral motifs and shimmering patterns, evoking a sense of dreamlike harmony and the allure of the natural world.

Reposted by Gustav Klimt

Max Ernst @max-m-ernst.bsky.social · 21d

An Anxious Friend (Un ami empressé) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/81615

Gift of the artist

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 8d

Judith and the Head of Holofernes
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28485

Judith and the Head of Holofernes

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 8d

The Sunflower
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28532

"The Sunflower" by Gustav Klimt is a vibrant portrayal of a towering sunflower set against a densely textured green backdrop. The composition highlights Klimt's skillful use of color and pattern, drawing attention to the intricate layers of foliage and lively blooms at the plant's base.

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 9d

Kneeling Male Nude With Sprawled Out Arms, Male Torso
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28509

This drawing, part of Gustav Klimt's collection, showcases a meticulously rendered kneeling male nude with spread arms, capturing a sense of raw emotion and vulnerability. Klimt's distinctive style combines delicate contour lines and an emphasis on the human form, reflecting his deep exploration of physical and emotional expression.

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 9d

Portrait of Gertha Felssovanyi
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28495

The "Portrait of Gertha Felssovanyi" by Gustav Klimt captures the ethereal elegance characteristic of his style, with soft, flowing robes and delicate use of color enveloping the subject. Klimt's work often explored themes of femininity and used gentle, intricate patterns to convey a sense of intimacy and depth.