Why is Klimt Famous?
Gustav Klimt, born in Austria in 1862, is celebrated as one of the most valued artists in the history of art. But, why is Klimt famous? Why exactly...
Bolor Jargalsaikhan 28 March 2018
Gustav Klimt, born in Austria in 1862, is celebrated as one of the most valued artists in the history of art. But, why is Klimt famous? Why exactly...
Bolor Jargalsaikhan 28 March 2018
He is considered by many of his compatriots to have been something of a Leonardo da Vinci of the 19th century. Stanisław Wyspiański’s talents...
Pola Otterstein 10 January 2018
This portrait also known as Lady in Gold is one of two stunning portraits by Gustav Klimt depicting Adele Bloch-Bauer. This portrait was commissioned...
Zuzanna Stańska 2 July 2017
The Art Nouveau Season on Europeana explores the depth and diversity of the influential art movement and features beautiful Art Nouveau jewellery,...
Europeana 7 June 2017
Back in the day people used to send not only Christmas cards but also greetings for New Year. Today we want to follow this old tradition and send you...
Magda Michalska 1 January 2017
(Sorry for this inappropriate pun in the title, I simply couldn’t stop myself.) I’m not going to serve you any reheated burgers, on the...
Magda Michalska 28 November 2016
Gustav Klimt, Two Girls with an Oleander, 1892, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford, CT Who doesn’t like Secession or Gustav Klimt? This...
Zuzanna Stańska 30 October 2016
Curious about the abundance of paintings featuring people indulging in absinthe throughout art history? You’re not alone. As I pondered this,...
Magda Michalska 28 October 2016
This week on Art Gif Selection we present to you an overdose of gold and splendor: Gustav Klimt’s gifs! 1. The desired kiss 2. The undesired...
Zuzanna Stańska 26 August 2016