Seite 33
1898
Medium
In rotes Leder gebundenes Büchlein, Zeichnungen und Notizen mit Bleistift und ein Schwarzweiß-Foto
Dimensions
Skizzenbuch: 14,3 × 9,2 × 1,4 cm
Classification
Skizzenbuch
Department
Belvedere Collection
Museum
Belvedere
Credit
Belvedere, Vienna
Accession Number
8508/35
About this artwork
Erstmals ist in dieser Skizze die Figur des/der gramgebeugten Alten links unten in kniender Form zu vermuten.
Art Historical Context
**Seite 33 from Gustav Klimt's Sketch (1898)** Step into the intimate world of Gustav Klimt the visionary leader of Vienna's Secessionist movement, with *Seite 33* from his red leather-bound sketchbook. Created in 1898, this modest14.3 × 9.2 × 1.4 cm treasure—filled with pencil drawings, handwritten notes, and a rare black-and-white photograph— a rare glimpse into the preparatory genius behind Klimt's iconic, gold-leafed masterpieces. At a time when Klimt was challenging academic traditions with his bold, symbolic style inspired by Art Nouveau, these sketches reveal his fluid, exploratory pro...
About the Artist
Gustav Klimt · 1862–1918
Austrian painter and designer. One of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement, known for his decorative style and use of gold leaf.