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Gustav Klimt, Death and life, 1910

SKU:  191378

Gustav Klimt, Death and life, 1910

€46,00 EUR
€46,00 EUR
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Gustav Klimt's "Death and Life" is a significant and thought-provoking painting created in 1910. It is considered one of his major works and is a prime example of his symbolic and allegorical style.

In "Death and Life," Klimt explores the eternal themes of life and death. The composition is divided into two distinct parts: the upper portion of the painting is dominated by the figure of Death, a skeletal, hooded figure with a menacing presence. He hovers over a group of human figures, suggesting the inevitability of death's presence in life.

In contrast, the lower portion of the painting features a group of women, children, and an infant, representing the cycle of life and the continuation of existence. These figures are intertwined in an intimate and harmonious embrace, symbolizing the enduring power of life, love, and renewal.

Klimt's intricate and decorative style is evident in "Death and Life," with the use of swirling patterns and intricate details throughout the composition. The color palette is rich and vibrant, adding to the visual impact of the painting.

The juxtaposition of life and death in this artwork invites viewers to contemplate the human condition, the passage of time, and the complexities of existence. "Death and Life" is a testament to Klimt's ability to convey profound philosophical and existential themes through his unique and visually striking style.

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

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

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

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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