After the Rain
1898
Forget the gold leaf and glamorous Viennese ladies for a moment—here, Gustav Klimt is hanging out with chickens! Although labeled under the Symbolist movement, this 1898 piece feels incredibly fresh and Impressionistic, capturing a flock of hens pecking around a vibrant green meadow. The title 'After the Rain' fits perfectly with the lush, wet-looking grass and the tall, slender trees that frame the scene. Klimt uses thousands of tiny, vertical brushstrokes to create a texture that looks almost like a woven tapestry, turning a simple farmyard into a magical, peaceful retreat.
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- Oil paint
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