{"product_id":"music-gustav-klimt","title":"Music - Gustav Klimt","description":"\u003cp\u003eA symbolic depiction of a woman playing a lyre, painted by Gustav Klimt in 1895. This work features the artist's early use of gold tones and flat, decorative motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusic, painted by Gustav Klimt in 1895, represents an early stage in the artist's transition toward the decorative style that would define his later career. The composition features a woman in a dark dress, positioned in profile, as she plays a large, stylised lyre. The instrument is rendered in a flat, bright yellow, contrasting with the muted, textured blues of the background. To the right, a sculpted sphinx head provides a classical reference, grounding the scene in an allegorical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKlimt was a founding member of the Vienna Secession, a group that sought to break away from the conservative traditions of the Viennese Academy. In this work, the influence of Symbolism is evident. The figure is not merely a musician but a vessel for an abstract concept. The background contains circular, gold-leaf-like motifs, which foreshadow the extensive use of gold that would characterise his later works, such as the Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I. The application of paint is varied, with the dark dress showing a softer, more atmospheric treatment compared to the rigid, geometric form of the lyre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting was commissioned for the music room of Nikolaus Dumba, a prominent patron of the arts in Vienna. The inclusion of the sphinx and the lyre suggests a classical theme, yet the execution remains distinctly modern for the period. The work avoids traditional perspective, opting instead for a shallow, stage-like space that pushes the subject toward the viewer. By focusing on the act of performance, Klimt captures a moment of quiet concentration. The contrast between the dark, sombre figure and the luminous, golden instrument creates a visual tension that draws the eye across the canvas. It remains a significant example of Klimt's early exploration of allegory and decorative form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/symbolic-head-odilon-redon\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSymbolic Head - Odilon Redon — Odilon Redon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/fir-trees-arnold-bocklin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFir Trees - Arnold Böcklin — Arnold Böcklin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gustav Klimt","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58865788256591,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58865832952143,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58865832984911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58865833017679,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58865833050447,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Music_Poster_CompositorV1_1790163836256.jpg?v=1790164402","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/music-gustav-klimt","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}