Portrait of Adele Block-Bauer by Gustav Klimt

Description: Portrait of Adele Block-Bauer by Gustav Klimt This artwork is available in the following sizes and types (measurements are in inches): 12x18 paper poster - 12x18 paper giclee - 12x18 canvas print - 12x18 canvas giclee - 16x24 paper giclee - 16x24 canvas print - 18x27 paper giclee - 20x30 paper poster - 20x30 paper giclee - 20x30 canvas print - 20x30 canvas giclee - 24x36 paper giclee - 24x36 canvas print - 24x36 canvas giclee Sizes refer to the image itself. In addition there is a white border of approximately 2 inches on each side, which can be trimmed for framing or mounting. Adele Bauer was from a wealthy Jewish Viennese family. Her father was a director of the Wiener Bankverein, the seventh largest bank in Austria-Hungary, and the general director of the Oriental Railway. In the late 1890s Adele met Klimt, and may have begun a relationship with him. Opinion is divided on whether Adele and Klimt had an affair. Adele's parents arranged a marriage with Ferdinand Bloch, a banker and sugar manufacturer; Adele's older sister had previously married Ferdinand's older brother. The couple shared a love of art, and patronised several artists, collecting primarily nineteenth-century Viennese paintings and modern sculpture. In mid-1903 Ferdinand Bloch-Bauer commissioned Klimt to paint a portrait of his wife; he wished to give the piece to Adele's parents as an anniversary present that October. Klimt undertook more extensive preparations for the portrait than any other piece he worked on. Much of the portrait was undertaken by an elaborate technique of using gold and silver leaf and then adding decorative motifs in bas-relief using gesso, a paint mixture consisting of a binder mixed with chalk or gypsum. The frame for the painting, covered in gold leaf, was made by the architect Josef Hoffmann. Klimt finished the work by 1907. Fast and free shipping to the 48 contiguous United States Posters and prints are not framed Low prices and high quality Satisfaction guaranteed - we want you to be happy The source of these posters and prints is an archive of over 27,000 vintage images along with the historical information on each. All files are optimized and stored digitally and are ready for reproduction in a variety of sizes The print process is closely monitored to ensure the best quality wall art and decor. Crafted on top-notch semi-matte paper, our posters boast vibrant colors and durability. Made with meticulous attention to quality, these prints guarantee a stunning visual impact and are perfect for long-lasting displays. Elevate your space with our commitment to premium materials. Our canvas prints, gallery-wrapped and unframed, are ready to elegantly adorn your space. The image seamlessly extends around the stretched canvas, adding depth to the artwork. Mounted securely on a robust wood frame, our high-quality canvas ensures maximum stability and tautness for a striking display. Experience exquisite color accuracy and a smooth, acid-free surface ideal for framing with giclee printing. Revel in the beauty of your prints, ensuring a perfect blend of vibrant hues. Elevate your artwork with the impeccable quality of giclee, enhancing both visual appeal and longevity.

Price: 21.99 USD

Location: Fishers, IN

End Time: 2024-09-27T03:02:55.000Z

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