Gustav Klimt
Gustav Klimt
Gustav Klimtwas 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. In addition to 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...
NationalityAustrian
ProfessionPainter
Date of Birth14 July 1862
CityVienna, Austria
CountryAustria
Today I want to start working again in earnest - I'm looking forward to it because doing nothing does become rather boring after a while.
After tea it's back to painting - a large poplar at dusk with a gathering storm. From time to time instead of this evening painting session I go bowling in one of the neighbouring villages, but not very often.
On my first days here I did not start work immediately but, as planned, I took it easy for a few days - flicked through books, studied Japanese art a little.
I can paint and draw. I believe this myself and a few other people say that they believe this too. But I'm not certain of whether it's true.