Judith I, 1901 by Gustav Klimt
Canvas Print - 2636-KLG
Location: Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, AustriaOriginal Size: 84 x 42 cm
Giclée Canvas Print | $48.70 USD
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*Max printing size: 35.4 x 17.3 in
*Max framing size: Long side up to 28"
"Judith I" will be custom-printed for your order using the latest giclée printing technology. This technique ensures that the Canvas Print captures an exceptional level of detail, showcasing vibrant and vivid colors with remarkable clarity.
Our use of the finest quality, fine-textured canvas lends art reproductions a painting-like appearance. Combined with a satin-gloss coating, it delivers exceptional print outcomes, showcasing vivid colors, intricate details, deep blacks, and impeccable contrasts. The canvas structure is also highly compatible with canvas stretching frames, further enhancing its versatility.
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Painting Information
Gustav Klimt's "Judith with the Head of Holofernes" (1901) is a provocative masterpiece that melds eroticism with the sublime, typical of the artist's Golden Phase. The painting is a bold reinterpretation of the biblical story of Judith, who beheaded the Assyrian general Holofernes to save her people. Yet, Klimt's Judith is far from the traditional heroic portrayal; she is a figure of intense sensuality and unsettling power.
In this vertical composition, Judith stands almost imperiously against a luxurious gold background, her half-closed eyes and parted lips suggesting an aura of seductive triumph. Her hair, a dark halo of curls, contrasts starkly with the golden ornamentation that surrounds her. The gold is not merely a backdrop but an integral part of the artwork, interwoven with intricate patterns and symbols, evoking the opulence and mysticism of Byzantine mosaics.
Judith's attire, or rather the lack of it, reveals Klimt's fascination with the female form. She wears an ornate choker and a gown that barely conceals her breasts, emphasizing her voluptuous figure. The delicate, almost transparent fabric adorned with gold accents drapes sensuously over her body, enhancing her allure. Her left hand, barely visible, clasps Holofernes' decapitated head, a grim reminder of her lethal power.
The juxtaposition of eroticism and violence in Judith’s portrayal speaks to Klimt's exploration of female sexuality and the darker aspects of human desire. Her expression is enigmatic, oscillating between pleasure and disdain, capturing the viewer in a gaze that is both alluring and disconcerting. The rich, decorative quality of the gold leaf, coupled with the intricate detailing, underscores the painting's decadent beauty and Klimt's masterful technique.
Klimt's "Judith with the Head of Holofernes" is a compelling fusion of seduction and menace, a testament to his ability to blend symbolism with sensuality, creating a timeless icon of feminine power and mystique.
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