Lady with a Fan (Klimt) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dame mit Fächer(Lady with Fan) |
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| Artist | Gustav Klimt |
| Year | 1917–1918 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 100.2 cm × 100.2 cm (39.4 in × 39.4 in) |
Lady with a Fan (also known as Dame mit Fächer) is the very last oil painting that Gustav Klimt completed. Klimt was a famous Austrian artist. He painted this portrait of a woman in 1917.
The painting was found in his art studio after he passed away. The woman in the painting is still a mystery. No one knows for sure who she was.
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About the Painting
Lady with a Fan is a beautiful portrait. It shows a woman holding a fan. Klimt used bright colors and interesting patterns in his work. This painting is a great example of his unique style.
He often used gold and decorative elements. This made his art very special. The painting is made with oil paints on a canvas. It measures about 100 centimeters by 100 centimeters. That is roughly 39 inches by 39 inches.
A Record-Breaking Artwork
This painting has been sold at auction several times. Each time, it has broken records. This shows how important and valuable Klimt's art is.
First Auction Record
In 1994, Lady with a Fan was sold at an auction. This auction was held by Sotheby's in New York City. It sold for US$11.6 million. This was the highest price ever paid for a painting by Gustav Klimt at that time.
New European Record
In June 2023, the painting was sold again. This time, it was at a Sotheby's auction in London. It sold for an amazing £85.3 million. This is about $108.4 million or €99.2 million.
This sale set a new record. It became the most expensive work of art ever sold at auction in Europe. An art dealer named Patti Wong bought the painting. She bought it for a collector from Hong Kong.
Gustav Klimt's Legacy
Gustav Klimt was a very important artist. He was a leader in the Art Nouveau movement. This was a popular art style around the early 1900s.
Klimt's paintings are known for their beauty and detail. They often feature women and rich patterns. Lady with a Fan is a wonderful example of his final work. It shows his amazing talent right up to the end of his life.
See also
- Dama con abanico (Klimt) para niños (in Spanish)
