Gustav Klimt: Painter of Women

by Susanna Partsch

Book Overview

The enfant terrible of the Viennese art scene, Klimt was notorious for his portraits of beautiful women. Illustrated with color reproductions, this book profiles the women who figured in the artist's... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3791320076
• ISBN13: 9783791320076
• Release Date: March 1999
• Publisher: Prestel Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.6" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Enjoyable and informative find

No area of Klimt's art better displays his true genius than his paintings/sketches of women. His ability to flawlessly capture things such as beauty, sensuality, and love is unrivaled by any other artist. A varied collection of gorgeous pieces are displayed, while a great deal of interesting information provides an even deeper appreciation for the works.

A FRESH LOOK AT KLIMT'S WOMEN

This small volume is almost a tapestry of the vibrant colors the artist used in his unparalleled depictions of women. Termed by some the enfant terrible of turn-of-the-century Vienna, his work nonetheless often represented the confounding relationship between artist and society women at that time. A lifelong bachelor and known profligate, Klimt was eclectic in his tastes, showering his favors upon wealthy patrons as well as poor models. Although still a controversial figure, letters that have come to light in recent years allow the author to reexamine Klimt's relationships and offer readers a fresh look at the paintings inspired by these women.