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Upgrade your walls with The Dancer - Gustav Klimt - Hand Painted Oil Painting. Every figurative reproduction is painted entirely by hand, so the surface carries the depth and variation of an original oil painting rather than the flatness of a digital canvas print.
1918
Oil on canvas
180 x 90 cm (71 1/16 x 35 3/8 in.)
Private Collection.
This is a late painting by Gustav Klimt depicting a young dancer dressed in Oriental fashion, with her breasts bare and holding a posy of yellow flowers.
The painting may have originally been based on Ria Munk, whose portrait was commissioned by her father following her suicide. As Klimt’s offering was then rejected by the commissioner — Klimt’s painting having struggled with the memory of Ria’s face and having been judged insufficiently joyful — Klimt likely finished the composition with the help of a model, most likely a dancer. The painting was in his studio at the time of his death and is considered unfinished.
The Dancer’s face was certainly redone. Presently it shows a bluish hue which contrasts with the rest of the woman’s complexion. Her serene expression is turning to our left without looking at us in the manner of many Klimt portraits.
Red and pink floral arrangements occupy the upper register to the right, while to the left we see nondescript human shapes dressed in similarly loose Oriental clothing. In The Dancer, we also note the fashionable Louis heels with frills on the front. Klimt is envisioning a notion of contemporary female fashion inspired by Japanese culture. The painting has thereby a strong Realist quality.
The theme of The Dancer is sensuality. In this key, we appreciate the main subject’s bare breasts, her satisfied expression, the anodyne flowery setting, and the strongly scarlet atmosphere.
As entryway wall decor, the piece pairs naturally with other art nouveau wall art and with warm neutrals, timber, and soft natural light.
Trained artists work in stages — underpainting, mid-tones, highlights, and detail — using traditional oils on canvas. Because nothing is printed, every hand painted oil painting has its own subtle texture and depth.
For entryway wall decor that does not feel generic, a painted figurative canvas is hard to beat. It is a popular portrait oil painting pick for new homeowners and a durable alternative to seasonal poster art.
In short: The Dancer - Gustav Klimt - Hand Painted Oil Painting combines an art nouveau composition, a 100% hand painted oil painting process, and the flexibility of made-to-order canvas sizes — a dependable choice for portrait oil painting and entryway wall decor.
| Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 20 X 40 in | $116.48 |
| 24 X 48 in | $172.48 |
| 30 X 60 in | $243.48 |
| 36 X 72 in | $313.48 |
The sizes shown are the reproduction canvas sizes we paint to order. The dimensions given in a work's description refer to the original artwork and will differ from the sizes offered here. Not sure? Read the size guide or e-mail us.
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