In the flowering branches, each dab of paint indicates a single leaf, a blossoming flower, or a piece of fruit. Arthive.įor his tree paintings, Klimt often chose square canvases - a pure geometric shape that was also one of Vienna Secession’s dominant decorative motifs. (a symbolism that perfectly fitted the ideology of the Secessionists.) Klimt himself was around 40 when he created these paintings – maybe it was a fruit of nostalgic remembrance of the artist’s youth? Gustav Klimt, Spruce Forest II, 1904, private collection. Young birches were a popular motif for painters as they symbolize the season of spring and the rapid growth of young people. Klimt painted birch forests a couple of times. Gustav Klimt, Beech Forest I, 1903, Staatliche Kunstsammlung Dresden, Dresden, Germany. Here he chose to paint a calm autumnal scene rather than the mysterious, dark heart of the forest. The effects of these walks are amazing the artist must have felt quite comfortable in nature. Allen Family Collection.ĭuring his summer retreat in Litzlberg on Lake Attersee, Klimt started his days at 6 o’clock taking long strolls in the woods. From 1901 to 1904 Klimt completed several paintings of different woods which sometimes are half-abstract, sometimes realistic, but they are always breathtaking. However he also had another, lesser-known side called the Waldschrat – someone who lives in the woods on his own. Gustav Klimt, the master of the Vienna Secession, is known for his golden paintings full of fantastic creatures, rich ornaments, and beautiful women (who are often naked).
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