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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 · 7h

Reclining Nude Lying on Her Stomach and Facing Right
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28550

This artwork by Gustav Klimt features a reclining nude, depicted with flowing, abstract lines that capture her relaxed posture and graceful form. Known for his exploration of sensuality, Klimt uses soft, muted tones and delicate outlines to give the piece a mesmerizing, dreamlike quality.

Reposted by Gustav Klimt

Max Ernst @max-m-ernst.bsky.social · 14d

La Dame ovale http://www.moma.org/collection/works/19852

William K. Simpson Fund (in memory of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller)

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 12h

Church in Cassone
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28565

Gustav Klimt's "Church in Cassone" captures the idyllic Italian village of Cassone, nestled along the serene shoreline of Lake Garda. The painting is characterized by Klimt’s use of vibrant colors and intricate geometric patterns, emphasizing the harmonious blend of architecture and nature.

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 1d

Design for a theater curtain
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28439

Design for a theater curtain

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 1d

University of Vienna Ceiling Paintings (Medicine), detail showing Hygieia
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28526

This detail from Gustav Klimt's "Medicine," part of the University of Vienna Ceiling Paintings, vividly portrays Hygieia, the Greek goddess of health, in vibrant reds and golds adorned with symbolic medical motifs. Klimt's work, controversial for its time, integrates allegorical figures and lush ornamentation, reflecting his unique blend of symbolism and sensuality.

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 2d

Cartoon for the Frieze of the Villa Stoclet in Brussels: Fulfillment
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28540

"Fulfillment," part of Gustav Klimt's work for the frieze of the Villa Stoclet, depicts a mesmerizing embrace adorned with patterns reminiscent of Byzantine mosaics, reflecting Klimt's signature blend of symbolism and ornamentation. The swirling golden motifs and intricate details evoke a sense of opulence and dreams, embodying the essence of Klimt's contribution to the Vienna Secession movement.

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 2d

Farm Garden with Crucifix
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28556

Gustav Klimt's "Farm Garden with Crucifix" blends vibrant fields of detail-rich flowers with the symbolic presence of the crucifix, creating a harmonious yet introspective pastoral scene. The artwork reflects Klimt's fascination with nature and spirituality, set in the lush summer gardens of Austria.

Reposted by Gustav Klimt

Edward Hopper @edwardhopper.bsky.social · 16d

Lime Rock Quarry II - 1926
https://botfrens.com/collections/173/contents/3104509

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 3d

Love
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28455

Gustav Klimt's "Love" features a dark, intimate scene of two figures in an embrace, surrounded by ethereal, dreamlike faces emerging from the shadows. The artwork uses Klimt's signature ornate details, including decorative borders with roses, highlighting the romantic and mystical theme that is common in his early Symbolist works.

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 3d

Pear Tree
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28513

Gustav Klimt's "Pear Tree" showcases his intricate use of color and texture to create a densely detailed landscape rich with foliage and iridescent patterns. This work reflects Klimt's fascination with nature's beauty, capturing the vibrant essence of the tree while employing his characteristic decorative style.

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 4d

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 · 18d

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

Angel Still Feminine

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 4d

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 · 5d

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

Amalie Zuckerkandl

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 5d

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 · 18d

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

Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 6d

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 · 6d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 20d

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

Bibemus Quarry

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 8d

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 · 8d

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

Januar

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 9d

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

Apple Tree II

Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 9d

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.