{"product_id":"portrait-of-marie-breunig-gustav-klimt","title":"Portrait of Marie Breunig - Gustav Klimt","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined 1894 portrait by Gustav Klimt, capturing Marie Breunig in a classic profile pose with academic precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in 1894, this portrait of Marie Breunig captures a period in Gustav Klimt's career before his transition into the highly decorative, gold-leaf style for which he is often recognised. The work displays his early mastery of academic realism and his ability to render textures with precision. Marie Breunig is depicted in profile, a pose that allows Klimt to focus on the silhouette of her form and the structure of her features. She wears a black dress with voluminous sleeves, a fashion choice that provides a stark contrast against the neutral, pale background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is balanced and restrained. Klimt uses a vertical format to emphasise the subject's posture, while the inclusion of a patterned textile hanging on the left wall adds a subtle geometric element to the otherwise minimalist setting. The light source is soft, illuminating the subject's face and hands while allowing the dark fabric of the dress to retain its depth. The attention to detail in the jewellery, specifically the delicate necklace and bracelet, demonstrates Klimt's technical skill during this phase of his development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike his later works, which often feature complex, symbolic imagery, this portrait remains grounded in the tradition of late nineteenth-century European portraiture. It provides a clear view of the artist's early technical foundation. The painting is a study in light, shadow, and the interplay between a figure and their immediate environment. The muted colour palette, dominated by the contrast between the black garment and the cream-toned wall, creates a sense of quietude. This piece offers an insight into the artist's early professional practice in Vienna, showing his command over form and his careful observation of his sitters.\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=\"\/fr\/products\/portrait-of-a-lady-with-a-fan-franz-xaver-winterhalter\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of a Lady with a Fan by Franz Xaver Winterhalter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/jedidiah-morse-samuel-finley-breese-morse\" 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;\"\u003eJedidiah Morse by Samuel Finley Breese Morse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/gustav-klimt\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGustav Klimt artwork →\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":59516966535503,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59516966732111,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59516966764879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59516966797647,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59516966830415,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59516966863183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59516966895951,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59516966928719,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59516966961487,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59516966994255,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59516967027023,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59516967059791,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Marie-Breunig_Poster_CompositorV1_1794708081125.jpg?v=1794708121","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/products\/portrait-of-marie-breunig-gustav-klimt","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}