Gustav in his kaftan
painting his summer garden
his colors vibrant
(C) G.s.k. ’14
Gustav Klimt is one of my favorite painters … I discovered him late in life. I’ve always love the Impressionists and post Impressionists but art nouveau was not my cup of tea … until I came to live in Trentino. A few years back, at the Mart of Rovereto there was a special exhibition entitled: Schiele, Klimt, Kokoschka and Viennese friends. I fell in love with Klimt.
He’s famous for his “ladies” but he also did landscapes among other things.
Gustav Klimt
Farm Garden With Crucifix – 1912
Oil on Canvas Art Nouveau
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Ah cara, I do love him too. I too discovered him in my late 30’s. The history behind his art and his model intrigued me.
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I was devastated when I found out he went mad … 😦 one wonders why the brilliant, like Van Gogh or Klimt suffer like that.
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I do believe mental health help was not as it is today…it is amazing looking at the art work at some mental health facilities…just wow! I am not sure about Klimt but Van Gogh suffered severe depression…I am only just realizing how better I write when I am miserable, so one must wonder if it is being more in touch with self. Interesting concept whether it is true or not, it comforts me.
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You know, I find the opposite is true in my case, when I’m feeling miserable my brain just stops working … I don’t like what I write at all if I can write anything. I just want to read and sleep.
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Interesting…I just write differently but I can’t read with certain pains, so writing is a distraction.
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A shame that these sensitive types have suffered so much …..
I imagine that exhibition must have been marvelous. Klimt is amazing; I’m not sure what to think of Schiele yet the work is very intriguing.
It’s a wonderful haiku – capturing the artist at work, somewhat vulnerable – very nice!!
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Thanks … during that exhibition there was an area with one of his panels … I think it was the kiss. Schiele was one of his students … some nice work, but I really enjoyed Klimt much more.
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Klimt is more accessible; Schiele has a kind of creepy tone to his work. One of the reasons I haven’t used him for any illustrations so far.
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Yeah … I much preferred Klimt .. Schiele is not really my cup of tea.
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No … I think Schiele’s a bit of an acquired tasted. Fascinating … but creepy.
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Like certain wines …
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… and cheeses ….!
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I think our taste in art changes. It’s always wonderful to make new discoveries along journeys. Thanks for sharing Gustav
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I think you’re right … soon afterwards I discover Fauto Melotti … love his “teatrini” and he does some magnificent metal work.
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Oh I will have to check him out and see what he is doing 🙂
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Awesome post Georgia … i didn’t know this painter … but this painting is gorgeous.
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Glad to have led you to Klimt! 🙂
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