Portrait of a Woman
c. 1910
Medium
graphite
Dimensions
overall: 57 x 37.5 cm (22 7/16 x 14 3/4 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number
1964.8.1151
Art Historical Context
Gustav Klimt's *Portrait of a Woman* (c. 1910) is a captivating graphite drawing that offers a glimpse into the master's late-career exploration of the female form. Created during Klimt's mature period, following the opulent Golden Phase of paintings like *The Kiss* (1907–08), this work exemplifies his shift toward more intimate, preparatory studies. As a leader of the Vienna Secession, Klimt blended Symbolism, Art Nouveau, eroticism in his depictions of women, often elevating them to icons of beauty and mystery. Rendered in graphite on paper (57 x 37.5 cm), the drawing showcases Klimt's virt...
About the Artist
Gustav Klimt · 1862–1918
Austrian painter and designer. One of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement, known for his decorative style and use of gold leaf.