Gustav Klimt - Portrait of Friedericke Maria Beer (1916)

 Friederike-Maria Beer was drawn in 1914 by Schiele, to whom she was quite physically attracted. His portrait shows a nervous figure, bent over in a Z-shaped stance, wearing a dress with a zigzag pattern. Friederike-Maria suggested that Klimt paint her in a Vienna Workshop dress; she only wears these. She was also very proud of the fur coat she owned, especially during the difficult times of World War I, and Klimt decided that she should wear that coat too, but inside out. outside, so that the decorative lining, also from the Vienna Workshop, is made inside and out. easy to see. Klimt decided to use an imaginary oriental screen as the background for her symmetrical, somewhat passive face. The scene of the figures fighting on horseback is taken from a Korean vase owned by Klimt and they clearly relate to World War I. The fierce activity of these artificial figures contrasts sharply with the docility of the sitter (Tel Aviv Museum of Art - Oil on canvas, 168 x 130 cm)

About the artwork:

The artwork Gustav Klimt - Portrait of Friedericke Maria Beer (1916) by renowned artist is a notable work of the classical art style, captivating with its elegance in every detail and thoughtfulness.

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The main hues, such as green, blue, and mellow yellow, intertwine with the ambient light, creating a sense of depth and bringing the artwork to life.

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