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Gustav KlimtWW-1899-000473

1899·black chalk with graphite on light brown laid paper·Sheet: 45.6 x 31.2 cm (17 15/16 x 12 5/16 in.)

Gift of Henry H. Hawley

Catalogue

Year: 1899
Medium: black chalk with graphite on light brown laid paper
Dimensions: Sheet: 45.6 x 31.2 cm (17 15/16 x 12 5/16 in.)
Collection: Cleveland Museum of Art
Artist: Gustav Klimt

Artist

Gustav Klimt

Drawing

G ustav Klimt, a leading Austrian Symbolist and central figure of the Vienna Secession, is renowned for his golden, Japanese print–influenced portraits and groundbreaking works like The Kiss, which defined his celebrated Golden Phase. Today, Klimt’s masterpieces—held in major museums worldwide—continue to command strong market demand, with his artworks showing consistent value growth and reliable performance at auction.

Vienna, Austria

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