Portrait in a Hat
1917-1918
Most people know Gustav Klimt for his dazzling, gold-leaf masterpieces like 'The Kiss,' but this sketch reveals his raw, unfiltered talent. Created just before his death in 1918, this portrait captures a woman with an intense, almost haunting gaze. Notice how the artist uses frantic, scribbly lines for her hat and hair, contrasting them with the delicate, smooth curves of her face and neck. The stamp in the corner, 'Gustav Klimt Nachlass,' means this piece came directly from his estate after he passed away, serving as an intimate glimpse into his final years of constant sketching.
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- Pencil drawing
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