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"Standing Female Nude" This lithograph features a delicate study of a standing female figure rendered with highly expressive, fluid lines. The composition focuses on the rhythmic contours of the torso and limbs, with the upper body slightly arched and an arm extended upwards, emphasizing physical presence and movement. The vertical hatching and energetic line work capture a sense of immediacy and intimate observation characteristic of the artist's private drawings. This work was part of a posthumous series of prints produced in Vienna by Gilhofer and Ranschburg shortly after the artist's death. Gustav Klimt was a leading Austrian Symbolist painter and a founding member of the Vienna Secession movement. He is renowned for his decorative, ornate style and his prominent use of gold leaf during his Golden Phase, most famously seen in his masterpiece The Kiss. Klimt's work often focused on the female body, blending frank eroticism with sophisticated psychological depth and complex patterns. His extensive body of drawings and preparatory sketches provides a profound insight into his creative process and his dedication to capturing the elegance and vulnerability of his subjects. Klimt's influence on modern art remains significant, as he bridged the gap between traditional nineteenth-century academic art and the avant-gardemovements of the twentieth century. Artist or Maker: Gustav Klimt, after. Dimensions: Approximately 59 cm x 42 cm. Medium: Lithograph. Date: 20th century. DAHLSTROM_25/26.02_3 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) – Standing Female Nude – Lithograph (20th century)

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This intimate graphic work depicts a seated female figure, rendered with the delicate and expressive line work characteristic of the artist's private drawings. The subject is portrayed wearing a high-collared garment with voluminous, flowing sleeves that cascade around her form. Her face is indicated with minimal, fine lines, capturing a quiet and contemplative expression. The composition focuses on the rhythmic contours of the drapery and the graceful posture of the figure, utilizing the negative space of the warm-toned paper to emphasize the lightness of the touch.&nbsp; Gustav Klimt was the leading figure of the Vienna Secession and a master of the Symbolist movement. While internationally renowned for his golden, mosaic-like paintings, Klimt was also an extraordinarily prolific and skilled draughtsman who used drawing as a primary means of exploring the female form and human emotion. His drawings are celebrated for their modern sensibility, psychological depth, and mastery of the continuous line. These graphic studies provide a vital window into Klimt's artistic process and his ability to convey elegance and sensuality through simplified, elegant forms, securing his legacy as one of the most important artists of the early modern era. Artist or Maker: Gustav Klimt Dimensions: Approximately 49 cm x 42 cm Medium: Lithograph Date: 20th Century DAHLSTROM_25/26.02_2 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

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