Malcesine on Lake Garda
- Original dimensions
- 110 x 110 cm
- Museum
- Not specified
- Year
- 1913
Scene depicted
This pictorial work , majestically inspired by the shores of Lake Garda, captures the serenity of a soft and peaceful landscape. The light plays on the water, the mountains reflect in the lake, while the houses of Malcesine, with their pastel shades, blend harmoniously into the natural setting. It evokes a suspended moment where time seems to stand still.
Historical context
Year: 1913 |BRK| Museum: Not specified |BRK| Dimensions: 110 x 110 cm
Place in the artist's career
The canvas Malcesine on Lake Garda is an integral part of Klimt's artistic journey, having reached a milestone in his maturity period. Through this work, we find the essence of his previous creations, such as The Kiss and The Sea Porridge , while foreshadowing the innovative approach that characterizes his future canvases .
Anecdote
On a spring morning, Klimt is said to have crossed the gaze of a locality united with the beauty of the surrounding landscapes. He would have liked to say: "Nature is one with art." It is precisely this fleeting moment that breathed new life into the painting we know today. Through this canvas , his intense emotion unfolds, revealing sensory and poetic echoes.