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Gustav Klimt's Hope II (1907-1908) Holiday Postcard
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18 pt thickness / 120 lb weight Soft white, soft eggshell texture
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Gustav Klimt's Hope II (1907-1908) Holiday Postcard
Hope II (1907-1908) by Gustav Klimt is a striking and symbolic painting that explores themes of birth, death, and hope. This oil-on-canvas work, enhanced with gold and platinum, measures 110.5 cm × 110.5 cm.
The central figure is a pregnant woman with closed eyes, bowing her head towards her bare breasts and burgeoning abdomen. Her long brown hair and the intricate gold-patterned robe she wears add to the painting's decorative beauty. Peeping out from behind her stomach is a human skull, symbolising the dangers of childbirth or serving as a memento mori. At her feet, three women with lowered heads raise their hands, possibly in prayer or mourning.
Klimt's use of gold leaf and geometric patterns reflects his fascination with Byzantine art and other cultural influences. The painting's composition balances the sensuality of the living with the looming presence of death, creating a powerful visual equilibrium.
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