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Design for the Stoclet Freeze (1905-09)
This photo frame was based on the design Klimt made for the short side of the frieze at the Palais Stoclet in Brussels, a villa built entirely in the style of the Vienna Secession.
Measures: 9"H x 5.5"W x 0.25"D. Part of the museum reproductions in the Parastone Mouseion 3D Collection.
Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
Klimt was a prominent member of an innovating group of artists called
'Sezession' and is considered to be one of the main pioneers of modern
art. Apart from this, his ornamental Jugendstil style evokes an
irresistible feeling which is inspired by the 'fin-de-siecle' of 19th
century Vienna: elitist, liberal-middle class, decadent,
pleasantly-decorative. His work is extremely recognizable due to his
monumental style combined with Byzantine-like ornamental art and
classical symbolism, created against the background of romanticism which
was so characteristic of his time. In Sezession's own words: "Art
guides us to an ideal realm, the only place where we will be able to
find pure joy, pure happiness and pure love. A choir of angels from
paradise. Joy given by divine sparkles. That kiss from the entire
world!"
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