Gustav Klimt

Austrian, 1862 - 1918

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A baby nestles in a mass of frilly white fabric atop a colorful patchwork, perhaps a pile of quilts, against a sage and spring-green background in this square painting. The baby’s face and right hand peeks out from the mountain of fabric at the top center of the composition. The infant has ash-white skin with pink cheeks and lips, and looks down toward us with large dark eyes. The pile of fabric creates a mosaic-like mix of pattern and color with vibrant royal and baby blue, sage green, turquoise, butter yellow, and shell and salmon pink. Some patterns are outlined in black while brushstrokes swirl together in other areas. The background is mottled with cool mint and asparagus-green strokes against pale beige.
Gustav Klimt, Baby (Cradle), 1917/1918, oil on canvas, Gift of Otto and Franziska Kallir with the help of the Carol and Edwin Gaines Fullinwider Fund, 1978.41.1

Baby (Cradle)

Gustav Klimt · 1917/1918 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1978.41.1
The image depicts a sketch of a person lying down, with only the upper body shown. The person appears to be covered by a blanket and is lying on their side, facing the viewer's left. The sketch shows minimal facial features and loose hair scribbles. The person is covered with a blanket or sheet, and part of the head and neck are exposed. No jewelry or objects are visible, and the background is plain.
Gustav Klimt, Curled up Girl on Bed, 1916/1917, graphite, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.83.1

Curled up Girl on Bed

Gustav Klimt · 1916/1917 · graphite ·  Accession ID  1974.83.1
The image shows a sketch of a person from mid-thigh upwards. The person's torso is slightly turned, with some facial features like lips and a facial outline. The person has short, wavy hair. The clothing is represented by circular patterns and lines, possibly indicating a wrap or drape. No jewelry or objects are visible in the sketch. The background is plain, light beige paper.
Gustav Klimt, Standing Woman, c. 1910, graphite on buff wove paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2006.160.4

Standing Woman

Gustav Klimt · c. 1910 · graphite on buff wove paper ·  Accession ID  2006.160.4
The artwork is a sketch of a woman shown in full length. She is standing with her body slightly angled to the side. Her facial features are outlined, with her hair styled up. She is wearing a long, flowing garment adorned with circular patterns. The sketch is done with fine lines. The background is plain. The artist's signature and some text are visible in the lower left corner of the piece.
Gustav Klimt, Portrait of a Woman, c. 1910, graphite, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1151

Portrait of a Woman

Gustav Klimt · c. 1910 · graphite ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1151
The artwork titled "Reclining Woman" features a minimalist sketch of a woman lying down. Her body is depicted in a reclining position with her left arm bent and resting near her head. The drawing is executed with sparse, delicate lines in a reddish hue on a plain, beige background. The outline of her form is gentle and flowing, capturing her posture with minimal detail. The simplicity of the artwork presents the figure's pose against the backdrop.
Gustav Klimt, Reclining Woman, c. 1909, red crayon (on Japan paper?), Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1973.39.1

Reclining Woman

Gustav Klimt · c. 1909 · red crayon (on Japan paper?) ·  Accession ID  1973.39.1
The image depicts a figure in a crouched or kneeling position with the head lowered and arm resting on the knee. The figure's body is outlined with pencil strokes, emphasizing the muscular structure and posture. Facial features are not detailed. The figure appears unclothed. To the right are abstract sketches of geometrical shapes and forms. The background is plain sketch paper, and the artist's signature, "Gustav Klimt," is at the bottom right corner.
Gustav Klimt, Study of a Nude Old Woman Clenching Her Fists, and Two Decorative Objects, c. 1901, black and blue crayon on wove paper, Gift of Dr. Otto Kallir, 1973.24.1

Study of a Nude Old Woman Clenching Her Fists, and Two Decorative Objects

Gustav Klimt · c. 1901 · black and blue crayon on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1973.24.1