Bust of a Girl in Profile to the Left
Before he became the king of gold leaf and decorative patterns, Gustav Klimt was a master of the humble pencil. This delicate profile sketch captures a young woman with her hair swept up in a bun, showcasing his incredible ability to convey volume and texture with just a few sweeping lines. The stamp in the corner, reading 'Nachlass' (German for estate), reveals that this intimate study was kept in his private collection until his death, offering a quiet glimpse into the artist's process away from the glittering fame of his major paintings.
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