Portrait of Johanna Staude by Gustav Klimt

Description

“Portrait of Johanna Staude” is an unfinished painting by the Austrian symbolist painter Gustav Klimt, completed in 1917-1918. The subject of the portrait is Johanna Staude (nee Widlicka), an Austrian divorcee who also modeled for the renowned artist Egon Schiele. Johanna Staude described herself as a language teacher and later as a painter, although no works of her own are known. Klimt’s portrayal of her is captivating and enigmatic, capturing the essence of a confident, modern woman. The painting features Staude in a fashionable short hair-cut and a black feather boa, boldly staring out at the viewer. The striking contrast between the turquoise fabric pattern of her blouse and the mandarin orange background evokes both French Fauvism and German Expressionism. Despite the bold patterns, Klimt draws attention to Staude’s expression, framed by the black feather collar. Her grey-green eyes convey a sense of melancholy, perhaps reflecting the bleak prospects of wartime Vienna. The portrait remains an intriguing glimpse into the world of a woman who defied convention and left an indelible mark on Klimt’s artistic legacy.

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This artwork is available in the following variations (size in inches): 12×18 paper poster – 12×18 paper giclee – 12×18 canvas print – 12×18 canvas giclee – 16×24 paper giclee – 16×24 canvas print – 18×27 paper giclee – 20×30 paper poster – 20×30 paper giclee – 20×30 canvas print – 20×30 canvas giclee – 24×36 paper giclee – 24×36 canvas print – 24×36 canvas giclee

Sizes refer to the image itself. In addition there is a white border of approximately 2 inches on each side, which can be trimmed for framing or mounting. 

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