The Virgins
- Original dimensions
- 200 x 190 cm
- Museum
- Veletržní palác
- Year
- 1913
Scene depicted
This pictorial work, "The Virgins - Gustav Klimt ", depicts a composition where sensuality and purity intertwine, welcoming the viewer into a world of delicacy. The female figures, floating in a halo of gold and shimmering colors, create an atmosphere imbued with mystery and serenity.
Historical context
Year: 1913 |BRK| Museum: Veletržní palác |BRK| Dimensions: 200 x 190 cm
Place in the artist's career
"The Virgins - Gustav Klimt " fits into a period of maturity for Klimt, marked by an increasingly bold style. This canvas echoes other masterpieces like " The Kiss " and " The Gardens ", illustrating an evolution towards a more pronounced sensuality and an increased mastery of textures and patterns.
Anecdote
It is said that Klimt was deeply inspired by the beauty of nature on a sunny morning in Vienna. He reportedly declared: "The flowers of the soul bloom when looked at with tenderness." This sentiment is reflected in the evocative power of the painting , where every comma of color tells a timeless story of love and flourishing.