Art · 1862–1918

Gustav Klimt — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 14 July 1862 · Died: 6 February 1918 · Age: 55

Austrian Symbolist painter of The Kiss and the gold Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer who co-founded the Vienna Secession

Did you know?He lived with his mother and two sisters for most of his life and never married, despite fathering many children.

Quick facts

  • Date of birth14 July 1862
  • Date of death6 February 1918
  • Age at death55
  • Cause of deathStroke
  • NationalityAustrian
  • BirthplaceBaumgarten, Austria
  • Occupationpainter, designer, graphic artist

Editor's Take:

Gustav Klimt made gold shimmer on canvas. He was the son of a Viennese gold engraver. He began by painting decorations for theatres and museums. In 1897 he co-founded the Vienna Secession, breaking with traditional art. His paintings for the University of Vienna caused an uproar. In his golden phase he created The Kiss and Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I. Both use real gold leaf. He also painted Austrian lakes and gardens. He died after a stroke during the 1918 flu pandemic.

Gustav Klimt (14 July 1862 – 6 February 1918) was an Austrian symbolist painter and a founding member of the Vienna Secession movement. His work helped define the Art Nouveau style in Europe.

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Gustav Klimt: Painter of The Kiss

Austrian painter, 1862–1918

Gustav Klimt was born in Baumgarten, near Vienna, on 14 July 1862.

He co-founded the Vienna Secession in 1897.

He painted The Kiss in 1907–08.

He died in Vienna on 6 February 1918, aged 55.

Career highlights

  1. 1897Vienna Secession: co-founder
  2. 1902Beethoven Frieze: painted
  3. 1907Adele Bloch-Bauer I: portrait
  4. 1908The Kiss: exhibited
  5. 2006Adele sale: record price

Did you know?His portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer was the subject of the film Woman in Gold.

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