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Approaching Storm (The Great Poplar II)
- Original dimensions
- 1007 x 1008 cm
- Museum
- Leopold Museum
- Year
- 1903
Scene depicted
This composition illustrates a majestic poplar disturbed by the rise of an imminent storm. The stormy sky unfolds dramatically, blending realistic and dreamlike influences, typical of Klimt. The striking hues transform this landscape into a living masterpiece that evokes both melancholy and the beauty of the moment. The painting invites each viewer to feel the intensity of nature preparing to unleash its fury.
Historical context
Year: 1903 |BRK| Museum: Leopold Museum |BRK| Dimensions: 1007 x 1008 cm
Place in the artist's career
"Approaching Storm (The Great Poplar II)" is at the heart of Klimt's career, during a period marked by a bold exploration of pictorial emotions. At this time, his other works, such as " The Kiss " and " Pallas Athena ", testify to this emerging genius, oscillating between realism and symbolism , marking an important milestone in his artistic development.
Anecdote
Klimt once declared: "Art is the confrontation of emotions and nature." It was by the edge of a lake, on a spring morning, that the inspiration for this painting took shape. The ambient tranquility, muffled by the rustling of leaves, allowed him to capture the magical moment while reflecting on the beauty of climatic storms, foreshadowing the tumultuous energy of the scene in his masterpiece .