Mäda Primavesi (1903–2000)

Gustav Klimt

Created:
Movement:
1913
Art Nouveau
key Notes:
Ornate Patterning, Youthful Elegance
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Dimensions:
59 x 43 1/2 in. (149.9 x 110.5 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Easy
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Mäda Primavesi by Gustav Klimt

"Mäda Primavesi" (1913) is a notable work by the Austrian symbolist painter Gustav Klimt, executed in oil on canvas. This portrait captures the youthful exuberance of Mäda Primavesi, the daughter of a wealthy banker and patron of the arts, reflecting Klimt's skill in portraying the vitality and innocence of childhood. The painting is characterized by its vibrant colors and intricate patterns, hallmarks of Klimt's mature style, which often combined elements of symbolism and art nouveau. Klimt, a leading figure of the Vienna Secession movement, was known for his innovative approach to portraiture, which often included elaborate decorative elements and a focus on the psychological depth of his subjects. "Mäda Primavesi" exemplifies Klimt's ability to blend realism with decorative abstraction, contributing to his enduring influence on modern art. This work remains a significant example of early 20th-century portraiture, highlighting Klimt's unique contribution to the development of modernist aesthetics.

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Mäda Primavesi by Gustav Klimt

The painting "Mäda Primavesi" by Gustav Klimt, created in 1913, is an oil on canvas portrait that exemplifies Klimt's signature style of combining intricate patterns with a focus on the subject's expressive presence. The artwork, which captures the youthful vitality of its subject, Mäda Primavesi, is part of the collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Mäda Primavesi (1903–2000)