Lady in White
1917-1918
Gustav Klimt’s final years were marked by a looser, more expressive style, perfectly captured in this portrait of a mysterious woman wrapped in a voluminous white fur coat. Painted just before his death in 1918, the piece ditches his famous gold leaf for soft, shimmering brushstrokes that make the fur look almost alive against the deep, dark background. Her playful, slightly flushed expression hints at the vibrant Viennese society she belonged to, offering a rare glimpse of warmth in the artist's final chapter.
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