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Untitled, by Gustav Klimt, graphite, 1912

Untitled

Gustav Klimt

1912

graphite

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1912 graphite by Gustav Klimt, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Gustav Klimt
When & what style?
1912
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing shows a single, twisting figure lying down. The lines are loose and wavy, almost like scribbles, in a soft pinkish-red. The body stretches across the page, with no clear face or details—just flowing curves and small circles for eyes or joints. The artist used colored pencil on paper, keeping it simple and sketchy. The style feels quick, like a rough draft or a private thought turned into art. If you like this loose, expressive style, check out cross-hatching next.

About the artist

Portrait of Gustav Klimt
Artist

Gustav Klimt

Gustav Klimt was an Austrian symbolist painter and a founding member of the Vienna Secession movement.

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