Gustav Klimt

Gustav Klimt (1862–1918) was an Austrian painter and one of the central figures of the Vienna Secession movement. His work helped define the Art Nouveau style in Europe. Klimt's golden, ornamental works combine symbolism, sensuality and decorative details in a completely new way, blurring the line between art and ornament. His paintings are delicate and powerful, intricate and dreamlike, all at the same time.