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Portrait of a Woman

Gustav Klimt

1910

graphite

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Early Modern Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of a Woman is a 1910 graphite by Gustav Klimt, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Gustav Klimt
When & what style?: 1910
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a woman standing upright, her arms resting at her sides. Her face is simple, with soft lines and a calm expression. The clothes she wears look like flowing fabric, drawn with loose, swirling strokes that almost look like they’re moving. The artist used only pencil, making the whole piece look like a quick, confident sketch. The lines are uneven but purposeful, giving the figure a sense of weight and presence. If you like this style, look up Klimt, Gustav for more of his work.