Author: KLIMT - Storch, Ursual:
Title: Klimt. The Collection of the Wien Museum
Description: 2012, 24,5 x 28 cm), 304 pp. English text, 498 ills., hardcover. ¶ Celebrating the 150th birthday of Gustav Klimt: survey of a huge collection. Imposing publication and inexhaustible treasure trove for every lover of art In celebration of the 150th birthday of Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) the Vienna Museum is presenting the first catalogue of its complete collection of the artist's works. The world's largest collection of Klimt's drawings - around 400 - provides an overview of thematic groups such as the Secession, sketches of the Faculty Paintings, or the nudes. In addition the book features a few paintings, including the portrait of Emilie Flöge (1902). It is one of Klimt's most famous paintings, and the first portrait of a woman in which the ornamentation in and of itself becomes a focal point. Last, but not least, there posters and prints that Klimt designed for the Viennese Secession, including a number of original drafts, as well as the first prints. The collection also contains unique memorabilia, such as the artist's smock, his death mask, and even a drawing by Egon Schiele of Klimt's body. Also featured are rare vintage prints of early portrait photographs and sculptures.

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