The Philosophy / Die Philosophie - detail
Gustav Klimt (Austria, 1862-1918) made 3 paintings on demand from the Vienna University in the period 1900-1907, amongst which "Die Philosophie". A big row started after completion, and the works were not accepted for public display. Klimt withdraw his assignment and the paintings, which came into possession of collectors. During WW-1 these were stored for safety in an Austrian castle, which was set to fire by retreating SS-forces at the end of the war, destroying all works.
(copy based on sketches and photos on display at Museum Leopold, Vienna, detail photographed by Drager Meurtant)
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The Philosophy / Die Philosophie - detail
Gustav Klimt (Austria, 1862-1918) made 3 paintings on demand from the Vienna University in the period 1900-1907, amongst which "Die Philosophie". A big row started after completion, and the works were not accepted for public display. Klimt withdraw his assignment and the paintings, which came into possession of collectors. During WW-1 these were stored for safety in an Austrian castle, which was set to fire by retreating SS-forces at the end of the war, destroying all works.
(copy based on sketches and photos on display at Museum Leopold, Vienna, detail photographed by Drager Meurtant)
www.klimt.com/en/gallery/early-works/details-klimt-philos...