#galerie belvedere

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Emil Jakob Schindler - Waldfräuleins Geburt, 1868.

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the kiss by gustav klimt

"The Kiss" by Gustav Klimt is believed to have been inspired by Klimt's own tumultuous love life and the Art Nouveau movement of the late 19th century. It's thought to depict the artist himself and his companion, Emilie Flöge, who was a prominent figure in Vienna's artistic circles.

The painting captures a moment of intimate embrace, symbolizing the union of two souls in love. The couple's bodies are intertwined in a sensual manner, while their faces remain obscured, adding an air of mystery and universality to the scene. The use of gold leaf throughout the painting adds a sense of opulence and timelessness, elevating the romantic encounter to a transcendent experience.

While the exact inspiration and narrative behind "The Kiss" remain somewhat elusive, its enduring popularity and significance lie in its ability to evoke emotions of passion, love, and beauty, resonating with viewers across generations.

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The Gasteiner Valley in Fog, Anton Romako, 1877

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Napoleon at the Great St. Bernard (details), Jacques-Louis David, 1801

Belvedere Museum, Vienna

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‘Ghosts’ in Art (’Halloween in Art’ Series)

'The Souls of Acheron,’ (1898),

Adolf Hirémy-Hirschl (1860–1933),

Oil on canvas, H 215 cm x W 340 cm,

Österreichische Galerie Belvedere of the Belvedere Palace, Vienna, Austria.

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Egon Schiele, Four trees (1917). Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna.

Egon Schiele, Cuatro árboles (1917). Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, Viena.

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Franz Xaver MESSERSCHMIDT (1736-1783) “MARIA THERESIA" (um 1760) Büste - Bronze, feuervergoldet Bust - bronze, fire-gilt Sammlung BELVEDERE Wien / Collection BELVEDERE Vienna

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L'emblématique hôtel Belvédère du col de la Furka, hôtel de Goldfinger

Nouvel article publié sur https://www.2tout2rien.fr/l-emblematique-hotel-belvedere-du-col-de-la-furka/

L'emblématique hôtel Belvédère du col de la Furka, hôtel de Goldfinger

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Carl Moll «Die blaue Flasche», 1930 by Art Therapy by Julianna Via Flickr: Oil on canvas; 60x60 cm. Österreichische Galerie Belvedere

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Hélène Funke (DE|AT, 1869 - 1957)

Helene Funke (3 September 1869 – 31 July 1957) was a German-Austrian painter and graphic designer of modern times. From 1905 and until 1913, she lived in France and then moved to Vienna until her death. In 1918 she became a member of the artist group “movement” or “free movement” (from 1919). In addition, she was a member of the group of Viennese women’s art. In 1928 she received the Austrian…

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'Alpine Flora' (1853) by Theodor Josef Petter (1822 – 1872).

Oil on canvas.

Galerie Belvedere.

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Water Serpents I, Gustav Klimt (1904). Österreichische Galerie Belvedere in the Belvedere Palace, Vienna.

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Orpheus and Eurydice, Anselm Feuerbach, 1869

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Water Serpents I, Gustav Klimt (1904). Österreichische Galerie Belvedere in the Belvedere Palace, Vienna.

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GUSTAV KLIMT - PORTRAIT OF ADELE BLOCH-BAUER I, 1904-1907

Adele is seen in the painting wearing a choker adorned with jewels. Even though the complex mosaics add some challenge in identifying, she is sitting on a chair with two tall arms adorned with golden spirals, only noticeable due to their contrast against the gold-speckled backdrop. Her fair complexion features flushed cheeks, and her dark hair is styled up. Adele's realistic physical traits stand out in stark contrast to the patterns and stylizations found throughout the rest of the artwork.

The husband of the subject, a wealthy French industrialist Ferdinand Bloch-Bauer, commissioned Klimt to create this artwork. It is one of Klimt's most renowned artworks and is also known as the 'Austrian Mona Lisa'. Ferdinand Bloch was a passionate collector of art. He and his wife were both friends and avid backers of Klimt's art, though Adele had been acquainted with him for several years before Ferdinand. There is some speculation regarding whether Adele had a closer relationship with Klimt prior to getting married.

While mostly featuring gold, Klimt incorporated pops of vibrant hues like greens, blues, and reds. A checkered pattern in black and white divides the green floor from the golden walls.

The painting stayed with the Bloch-Bauer family until 1938, when Ferdinand was forced to leave Vienna by the Nazis due to alleged tax evasion. The State seized all of his possessions, including this item, and sold them at a discount to the Nazis. The artwork was relocated to the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere in Vienna, Austria, and its name was changed to “Lady in Gold"

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'Ghosts' in Art ('Halloween in Art' Series)

Top:

'The Souls of Acheron,' (1898),

Adolf Hirémy-Hirschl (1860–1933),

Oil on canvas, H 215 cm x W 340 cm,

Österreichische Galerie Belvedere of the Belvedere Palace, Vienna, Austria.

Bottom:

L:

'Speak! Speak!,' (1895),

Sir John Everett Millais, Bt (1829–1896),

Oil on canvas, H 210.8 cm x W 167.6 cm,

Tate Collection.

M:

'Ossian Receiving the Ghosts of French Heroes,' (1802),

Anne-Louis Girodet de Roussy-Trioson (1767–1824),

Oil on canvas, H 192 cm x W 184 cm,

Musée National du Château de Malmaison, Rueil, France.

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'Spirit,' (1885),

George Roux (1853–1929),

Oil on canvas, H 108 cm x W 79 cm,

Private collection.