Fable
1883
Long before Gustav Klimt became famous for his glittering gold masterpieces, he painted this moody, realistic scene titled 'Fabel' (Fable). A calm, nude woman stands in a shadowy forest holding a scroll, seemingly acting as a peacekeeper for a very strange group of animals. A giant lion naps at her feet, storks stand like guards, and a fox clutches a bottle as if it's the wisest creature in the woods. Painted in 1883, this piece highlights his incredible academic skills and early steps into Symbolism, where animals often represented human traits like strength (the lion) and cunning (the fox).
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Oil paint
Location: Belvedere Museum, Vienna
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