The Woman with the Fan
- Original dimensions
- 100.2 x 100.2 cm
- Museum
- private collection
- Year
- 1917
Scene depicted
In this painting , the protagonist, beautifully dressed, reveals herself under a delicate fan, a symbol of mystery and femininity. The staging suggests a fragile intimacy, a return to oneself, where the viewer is invited to contemplate the gentle movement of the folds of the dress, while remaining in the protective shadow of the floral decor that surrounds her. It is a celebration of beauty and grace, both bold and delicate.
Historical context
Year: 1917 |BRK| Museum: private collection |BRK| Dimensions: 100.2 x 100.2 cm
Place in the artist's career
The Woman with the Fan fits into an already well-established career for Klimt, marking a stylistic peak where the artist merges his taste for the decorative and human emotions. Alongside The Kiss and The Greenhouse , this painting bears witness to an evolution towards an even more pronounced expressiveness, reflecting a constant dialogue between light and dark, the visible and the invisible.
Anecdote
“Art must be a blossoming of light and shadow,” said Klimt, inspired by the faces crossed in the sunny alleys of Vienna. The creation of the masterpiece took place on a bright morning, imbued with an atmosphere of awakening and possibilities. The golden hues of the painting evoke not only the outer beauty of the woman but also the richness of her soul.