#Fritza Riedler

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▪︎ Portrait of Fritza Riedler.

Artist: Gustav Klimt

Date: 1906

Medium: Oil and gold leaf on canvas

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Gustav Klimt

Portrait of Fritza Riedler

1906

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"Portrait of Fritza Riedler" is a painting by the renowned Austrian artist Gustav Klimt, created in 1906. This artwork is part of Klimt's golden phase, a period where he incorporated gold leaf into his paintings, although this particular portrait is more subdued in its use of gold compared to others like "The Kiss" or "Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I."

In this portrait, Fritza Riedler is depicted in an elegant pose, embodying the grace and sophistication typical of Klimt's subjects from the upper echelons of Viennese society. The painting features a rich use of color and intricate patterns, with a focus on the textures of Mrs. Riedler's gown and the ornamental backdrop. The composition and style reflect Klimt's unique approach to portraiture, where he blends realism with a decorative aesthetic, giving his subjects a timeless, ethereal quality.

The painting is significant as it showcases Klimt's skill in capturing the personality and essence of his sitters through detailed, ornamental motifs and a vibrant palette, making each portrait a distinct piece of art that goes beyond mere representation.

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Gustav Klimt- Portrait of Fritza Riedler

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Portrait of Fritza Riedler. Artist: Gustav Klimt

Date: 1906

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Bildnis Amalie Zuckerkandl- Gutav Klimts Damenporträts

Bildnis Amalie Zuckerkandl- Gutav Klimts Damenporträts

Größte Klimt-Gemäldesammlung Das Belvedere besitzt heute mit 24 Arbeiten die weltweit größte Sammlung an Ölgemälden des Ausnahmekünstlers, darunter die beiden Meisterwerke seiner Goldenen Periode Kuss (Liebespaar) und Judith sowie bedeutende Porträts wie Sonja Knips, Fritza Riedler oder Johanna Staude, Landschaften und allegorische Darstellungen. Zudem zählen des Weiteren ein autografisches…

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Gustav Klimt (Austrian, 1862-1918), Study for the Portrait of Fritza Riedler. Blue pencil on paper, 65.5 x 49 cm.

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Gustav Klimt, "Portrait of Fritza Riedler", 1906

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Pentecostal by D. H. Lawrence

Shall I tell you, then, how it is?

There came a cloven gleam, Like a tongue of darkened flame, To burn in me.

And so I seem To have you still the same In one world with me.

In the flicker of a flower, In a worm that is blind, yet strives, In the mouse that pauses to listen,

Glimmers our Shadow as well, and deprives Them none of their glisten.

In each shaken morsel Our shadow trembles As if it rippled from out of us hand in hand.

We are part and parcel In shadow, nothing dissembles Our darkened universe. You understand?

For I have told you plainly how it is.

Gustav Kilmt 1906 Bildnis Fritza Riedler, oil on canvas, Belveder, Wien, Austria

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Gustav Klimt - Fritza Riedler (1906)

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Portrait of Fritza Riedler by Gustav Klimt, 1906

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GUSTAV KLIMT

Gustav Klimt is an artist we all know well by his paintings, Judith and The Kiss. But most of us now little else about him. I have a little information about his short but prolific artist life. I myself love his artwork which is why I decided to write about him. I love learning about artists from the past and recent.

Gustav was born in Baumgarten, Austria on July 14, 1862. He was the second child of seven. Gustav came from an artistic family, one brother, Georg, was a goldsmith like his father and the other, Ernst, was also an artist.

At 14 years old (1876) Gustav and Ernst were sent to study at The School of Applied Arts in Vienna. There he studied for 7 years and excelled at painting and drawing, learning oil painting and the techniques of mosaics and frescoes. At 17 Klimt was requested to help plan the pageant for the Silver Wedding Anniversary for Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife. This gave him some recognition along with his brother and friend Franz Matsch. This prompted the three young artists to set up the “Artist Company”, where they were commissioned to decorate the homes and estates of the wealthy living in Vienna. These commissions led to an opportunity at the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Gustav was employed to paint the staircase using the frescoe technique, which is a stunningly beautiful place. Klimt won the Kaiser Prize for his work at the museum. The artwork took several years to complete at the museum.

The next commission was to paint three frescoes for the University of Vienna. These frescoes were on the ceiling and were to represent Medicine, Philosophy and Jurisprudence. Known as the Faculty Paintings, Klimt's work was not well received. He had wide criticism, the artwork was though to be considered obscene and pornographic. Later during World War II the Nazis would destroy these three pieces of artwork along with others. Fortunately there are photographs of these frescoes.

By 1897 Gustav’s brother Ernst and father had died and Gustav became the sole supporter for two families. This is when he co-founded the Vienna Secession, another artist society. His work was still controversial and at his first and second exhibitions he work still was not well received. Gustav was commissioned to paint a portrait for the socialite Sonja Knips. This painting opened the door for him to paint other portraits of women, thus pushing his art career forward. Now he had recognition and was in demand with the wealthy and elite.

In 1900 Klimt produced his first landscapes, brightly coloured, full of life and detail. These painting showed his genuine love for nature and the landscapes proved to be very popular.

Around this time Gustav met his life long companion Emilie Floge. He painted her portrait in 1902. Froge was a fashion designer and had a shop in Vienna which was well respected. Gustav and Emilie collaborated on clothing design for her business. Floge and Klimt never married but were considered a couple for about 20 years. Klimt was known to be a womanizer and is said to have fathered 14 children with some of the these women.

Klimt went on to deign a frieze for the Palas Stoclet in 1904, now the Austrian Museum of Applied Arts (MAK). In 1906, The Association of Austrian Artists was formed. Klimt would eventually become president of the association in 1912.

The year 1907 is when Klimt’s “gold period” started with the portrait of Fritza Riedler. Klimt produced a good number of paintings during the period including “The Kiss” and the portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I. This portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I is now one of the most expensive paintings in the world. This painting took 3 years to complete. By this time Klimt was making a good and comfortable living. His work was in great demand during this time.

Klint moved to his final studio in 1910 and at this time he won first price at The International Exhibition of Art in Rome. In his studio he spent his time painting and wearing a blue monk-like robe most of the time. He had a love for cats and had many, to the point that there was a smell.

Gustav Klimt’s artwork changed the face of art in Vienna, which had been formal and conservative up until this time. Klimt’s work is considered part of the Art Nuevo movement.Gustav Klimt brought to life joy, love and beauty. I think he also had a great love of women.

Klimt died in February 6th, 1918 at 45 years old after suffering a stroke a month before and then catching pneumonia.

One can only imagine the great creative artwork he would have produced if he had lived a longer life. His last studio is now a memorial to him.

I find his work breath taking and inspiring.

Diana

Sources: YouTube - Art History School Chanel, Gustav Klimt, Life of an Artist

Klimt, The Great Artist Collection

Published by Instinctive Produce Development 2013

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Portrait of Fritza Riedler - Gustav Klimt

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Portrait of Fritza Riedler, 1906

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Gustav Klimt

Portrait of Fritza Riedler, 1906

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Some hands I liked from museums in Vienna

Gustav Klimt Fritza Riedler (1906)

Josef Gassler Portrait of Halina Wittlin-Moser (c. 1928)

Alfred Wickenburg Woman with fur coat (1930)