All Art Is Erotic, Gustav Klimt

"All art is erotic", quote from Gustav Klimt The Kiss... Gustav Klimt Son of a Bohemian gold engraver Childhood marked by poverty Influenced by Japanese art Developed his talent early in life Created his own style like no other Took symbolism and eroticism to new heights Glorifying the female body Evocatively exotic and erotic Lacquering it with gold leaf Controversial during his lifetime Now on display in Vienna Those not destroyed during the war Traveling in world exhibitions Or sold for multi millions to art collectors Unfinished paintings when he died World-wide fame celebrated anniversary One hundred and fifty years Death and Life A golden tribute to Klimt AP: Honorable Mention 2021, Honorable Mention 2020, Honorable Mention 2020, Honorable Mention 2020 Submitted on July 25, 2018 for STANDARD CONTEST NO.105 sponsored by BRIAN STRAND and on November 14, 2017 for contest KLIMT sponsored by ANTHONY SLAUSEN