Gustav Klimt, Judith and the Head of Holofernes, 1901
SKU: 191399
Gustav Klimt, Judith and the Head of Holofernes, 1901
"Judith and the Head of Holofernes" is a well-known painting by Gustav Klimt, created in 1901. In this artwork, Klimt depicts the biblical story of Judith beheading Holofernes, an Assyrian general. The painting is characterized by Klimt's signature style, which includes intricate patterns, symbolism, and a focus on the female form.
In the painting, Judith is shown in a moment of intense determination as she holds Holofernes' severed head. The composition is both sensuous and intense, with Klimt's attention to detail evident in the luxurious patterns and textures adorning the figures and background.
Klimt's portrayal of this biblical story, like many of his works, explores themes of power, sexuality, and the femme fatale. "Judith and the Head of Holofernes" is an exemplary piece that showcases Klimt's mastery of symbolism and his innovative approach to traditional subjects.
Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) was an influential Austrian symbolist painter celebrated for his highly decorative and sensual style. As a leading figure in the Vienna Secession movement, he is renowned for his intricate and opulent works often featuring the female form and ornate patterns. Klimt's art explores themes of sensuality, symbolism, and the human condition, leaving an enduring mark on the art world with his unique and captivating legacy.
Materials
Materials
Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.
- The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
- The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
- The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Dispatching time: 1-2 days.
* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.
* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.
* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.
Framing tips
Framing tips
Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.
The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.
If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).
If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.
The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.
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