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Miss Ria Munk on her Deathbed; Fraulein Ria Munk auf dem Totenbett, c
824351 Miss Ria Munk on her Deathbed; Fraulein Ria Munk auf dem Totenbett, c.1910 (oil on canvas) by Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918); 50x50.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Ria Munk on her Deathbed; Fraulein Ria Munk auf dem Totenbett. Gustav Klimt (1862-1918). Oil on canvas. Painted circa 1910. 50 x 50.5cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright
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1910 Artist Austrian Austrian Art Austrian Artist Brown Hair Brunette Bust Length Calm Colorless Colourless Cushion Cut Flower Dark Hair Deathbed Expression Eyes Closed Facial Expression Furnishing Gustav Klimt Health Care Illness Klimt Long Hair Modern Art Negative Concept Open Mouth Pale Peace Peaceful Pillow Pink Quarter Length Quiet Scattered Sick Sickly Sickness Signifying Soft Furnishing Symbolism Tranquil Tranquility Unwell Woman Alone Dying Ethnic Origin Healthcare Interior Decoration Mortality Portrait Style Portraiture Positive Concepts Young Woman
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Miss Ria Munk on her Deathbed; Fraulein Ria Munk auf dem Totenbett, c. 1910
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is a poignant and haunting oil painting by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt. The close-up portrait style captures the delicate features of Miss Ria Munk, a young woman who appears to be in the final stages of sickness. The composition focuses on her quarter-length figure, with her head and shoulders adorned with scattered flowers. Her brown hair cascades softly around her face as she lies peacefully on a cushioned deathbed. With eyes closed and an open mouth, there is an expression of tranquility amidst the somberness. Klimt's use of color adds depth to the scene - from the dark hues of Miss Ria Munk's hair to the vibrant pink flowers that contrast against her pale complexion. Symbolism plays a significant role in this artwork, as it explores themes of life, death, and human fragility. This intimate portrayal invites viewers into a moment frozen in time - capturing both beauty and sadness simultaneously. It serves as a reminder of our mortality while also celebrating the peacefulness that can accompany one's journey towards eternal rest. As we gaze upon this piece, we are reminded not only of Klimt's mastery but also his ability to evoke emotions through his artistry. "Miss Ria Munk on her Deathbed; Fraulein Ria Munk auf dem Totenbett" stands as a testament to Klimt's skillful portrayal of human vulnerability and invites us to contemplate our own existence within its ethereal beauty.
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