Seated Young Girl
1894
Before Gustav Klimt became the king of gold leaf and 'The Kiss,' he was a highly skilled academic painter. In this 1894 portrait, a young girl sits somewhat stiffly in a plush, dark red armchair, staring out with a serious, almost haunting gaze. Her white dress, with its puffy sleeves and delicate lace, is painted with loose, energetic brushstrokes that contrast sharply with her smooth, pale face. This piece captures a fascinating transitional moment, showing the realistic roots of an artist who would soon revolutionize the art world with Symbolism and his famous 'Golden Phase.'
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- Oil painting
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