This painting was found in piles of old wood in an attic in Neustiftgasse Vienna Austria. This was discovered in 1920 by tenants of the old house 2 years after Gustav's death. The discovered painting was held on to by my grandparent who immigrated to Canada. It was found along with a second painting of another unidentified women. It was painted with decorative motifs in an art nouveau style complete with gold leaf patterns, spirals, and Gustav's unique shapes in patterns. The faces are very pale when contrasted to the hair and surrounding patterns. It is suspected that the paintings were hidden as it portrays woman with whom Gustav could have had affairs, and would have created more scandal for the artist.

bidding starts at 2000000

Gustav Klimt

1910

Greg enjoys painting in the style of famous masters. Gustav Klimt had a unique style of colourful interesting patterns through his clothing and backgrounds which is contrasted with a completely different style of painting in the faces and bodies of the subjects.

oil on board