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Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 6h

The Three Ages of Woman (1905) charts life's progression: an innocent sleeping infant; a radiant mother cradling new life; and finally, an exhausted and isolated elder. Klimt's stark treatment mirrors Freudian Vienna's preoccupation with mortality and decay.

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Max Ernst @max-m-ernst.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Plate (folio 13) from 23 Gravures www.moma.org/collection/works/9189

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Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Support from patrons like the Lederers allowed Klimt to be as rebellious as he wanted. His Portrait of Serena Lederer (1899) honors her with luminous, floral patterning—blending portraiture with the decorative boldness of the new Secession age.

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Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

In Pine Forest II (1901), Klimt masterfully blends diverse influences. The rhythmic verticality of trunks echoes Vienna Secession's grid style, while mosaic-like brushwork reflects the atmospheric influence of Monet's later works.

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Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

In The Black Feather Hat (1910), the portrait acts as punctuation. One bold accessory turns a sitter into a statement. By replacing gold mosaics with a massive silhouette, Klimt uses fashion as a graphic mask to shield the individual behind a chic urban icon.

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Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

In The Beethoven Frieze: The Hostile Powers (1902), Klimt personifies human suffering and vice through the monstrous Typhon and his gorgon daughters. Using jagged lines and experimental materials, he visualizes psychological struggle as mythological horror.

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Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer II (1912) is the second of two famous portraits of the subject. Here, Klimt abandons his "Golden Phase" to frame his favorite muse in a freer, more daring palette influenced by the vibrant colors of French Fauvism.

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Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Klimt’s Pallas Athena (1898) combines the weight of ancient armor with a piercing, modern gaze. Depicted as an emblem of artistic freedom, the goddess marks the definitive end of Klimt’s academic years and the dawn of his career as a modern icon.

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Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I (1907) marks the pinnacle of Klimt's icon-making. Inspired by mosaics he saw in Italy, Klimt dissolves the figure into a sea of golden symbols. Dress and background merge, leaving only her face and hands to anchor her to reality.

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Max Ernst @max-m-ernst.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Illustration to "A Week of Kindness" www.wikiart.org/en/max-ernst/illust…

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Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Portrait of Gertha Felssovanyi (1902) captures 19-year-old Gertrud Loew, daughter of Vienna's prominent Dr. Anton Loew. Klimt's luminous white gossamer earned critical acclaim as "the most sweet scented poetry the palette is able to create."

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Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Portrait of Marie Henneberg (1901–1902) showcases Klimt's distinctive square format. The sitter appears in an elaborate lace gown with gold highlights against a dark ground, blending opulent texture, serene symbolism, and pre-Golden Phase portraiture.

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Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Male Figure with Outstretched Arms, Study for the Beethoven Frieze botfrens.com/collections/109/conten…

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Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Garden with Roosters (1917) marks a shift toward a more expressive energy in Klimt's last years. The introduction of the roosters provides a focal point that is both domestic and wild, breaking the meditative silence usually found in his Attersee landscapes.

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Max Ernst @max-m-ernst.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Commonplaces - Where to Unwind the Spool www.wikiart.org/en/max-ernst/common…

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Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Lady with Cape and Hat (1898) reimagines high fashion as a form of urban armor. Klimt uses the bold silhouette of the wide-brimmed hat to frame the face, transforming a casual stroll into a powerful, graphic statement of modern Viennese identity.

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Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

In Fishblood (1898), Klimt crafts a haunting vision of fluidity and dread. These figures drift like seaweed through a dark, rhythmic current, forming a graphic experiment in line that masterfully mirrors the restless, terrifying depths of the subconscious.

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Paul Klee @paul-klee.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Drawing Knotted in the Manner of a Net www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/se…

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Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Showcasing a fascinating mix of styles, Fredericke Maria Beer (1916) pairs a trendy silk dress with a vibrant backdrop of Chinese-inspired motifs. Klimt utilized these varied symbols to signal her status as a modern, sophisticated patron of the Viennese arts.

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