Gustav Klimt
Painter

Gustav Klimt Net Worth

Gustav Klimt was an Austrian Symbolist painter born on July 14, 1862 in Vienna. He is best known for his passionate and erotic works, such as "The Kiss", and was a major proponent of the Vienna Secession movement. Klimt was particularly focused on the female body and his works are renowned for their beauty and sensuality.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day July 14, 1862
Birth Place Vienna, Austria
Age 157 YEARS OLD
Died On Feb 6, 1918 (age 55)
Birth Sign Cancer

💰 Net worth: $85 Million (2024)

Gustav Klimt, renowned as a prominent painter in Austria, is projected to have a staggering net worth of $85 million by 2024. Known for his distinctive style characterized by intricate details, symbolism, and sensuality, Klimt's artworks have captivated viewers worldwide. His masterpieces, such as "The Kiss" and "Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I," have fetched record-breaking prices at auctions, contributing significantly to his accumulating wealth. Klimt's artistic brilliance continues to inspire and influence generations, ensuring his enduring prominence in the art world.

About

Symbolist Painter best known for "The Kiss" and other erotic, passionate works. He was particularly focused on the female body and became one of the foremost proponents of the Vienna Secession movement.

Before Fame

He attended the Vienna School of Arts and Crafts, where he studied architectural painting. He graduated in 1883. He was profoundly influenced by Vienna's legendary history Painter Hans Makart.

Trivia

He was awarded the 1888 Golden Order of Merit for his painting of murals in Vienna's Burgtheater.

Family Life

He was one of seven children born to Anna Finster Klimt and the gold engraver, Ernst Klimt the Elder. He was in a long-term partnership with Emilie Louise Flöge, but historians were uncertain if their relationship was actually sexual. He fathered 14 children by a variety of women.

Associated With

He was influenced by Vincent Van Gogh.

Some Gustav Klimt images

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