Drawing young man (c. 1879)

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We are delighted to present a remarkable work by the iconic symbolist painter Gustav Klimt, titled "Drawing Young Man," created around 1879. This drawing offers an intimate glance into the artist’s early exploration with portraiture and his refined pencil technique.In this quietly evocative piece, Klimt captures the subtle grace of a young man in a contemplative pose. The subject is depicted with delicate, sketched lines that reveal a softness and depth in his expression. His eyes, gazing thoughtfully off to the side, along with the slightly open position of his lips, suggest a moment of introspection or quiet observation.The drawing is primarily executed in pencil, which Klimt has used to masterful effect, creating both soft shading and precise outlines. The unfinished quality of the young man’s clothing gives the image a sense of immediacy, as if Klimt has captured a fleeting moment just as it passed. The naturalistic portrayal, devoid of any stiff formalism, shows Klimt's talent in conveying human emotion and the subtleties of human features.This work is an exemplary early creation by Klimt and gives valuable insight into his development as an artist. It embodies the beginning of his journey towards the more florid and ornamental style he is famously known for, making it a significant piece in the study of his artistic evolution.

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Gustav Klimt (1862–1918) was one of the greatest Austrian symbolist painters of the Art Nouveau era. Renowned as one of the most prominent founding members, and as a president of the Vienna Art Nouveau movement (Vienna Secession). His works were mainly paintings, murals, and sketches. Marked by his numerous erotic drawings, Klimt's primary subject were female figures, and at one point his work was even criticized as pornographic. Klimt found financial success in his "Golden Phase" with decorative techniques and the prominent use of gold leaf in his paintings.