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Famous Klimt Paintings

Gustav Klimt adored for his murals and paintings
Turned life in poverty into art of awesome glory
Pioneering erotic paintings depicting female body
Moving boldly to shape pages of his artistic story.

Honored for murals painted in famous public places
Klimt became renowned at relatively young age,
Soon changing course of his creative endeavors
Crossing boundaries of norm to launch a new phase.

Paintings like Philosophy, Medicine, Jurisprudence
Quickly became symbolic of his early innovation,
Yet, he was shunned due to misplaced objections,
His trio was later destroyed by ignorant generation.

Moving boldly to declare freedom of expression
Painting Nuda Veritas to foretell his intentions
Achieving critical acclaim using gold in his portraits,
The Kiss raised his profile to yet higher dimension.

Exotic naked women became hallmark of his art,
Depicting Girlfriends in colors of nude confluence,
Drawing Adele Bloch-Bauer I as an elegant woman
Wrapped in a golden gown of rich Asian influence.
	
So many paintings became renowned masterpieces
As Death and Life won first prize in world exhibition
And Adele Bloch-Bauer sold for huge remuneration
Rejoicing art lovers who seek to own his creations.

The Apple Tree I, Birch Forest, Litzlberg am Attersee,
Adorned with nature, joining ranks of so many more,
Upon Klimt's death became tremendously valuable
As admirers of his art continue to cherish and adore.

November 28, 2017
Klimt
Sponsor: Anthony Slausen

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 8/19/2022 6:13:00 AM
I do not know much about this reputed painter and haven't seen any of his paintings, though have heard his name ! This is such an informative piece, written so beautifully. From the paintings you have imaged here, I know how you have done justice to him and his art works ! Your poem is indeed an artwork in words.
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Date: 12/2/2017 11:22:00 AM
Hello Vijay, Thanks for your recent comment on my latest poem. The title of your Verse here certainly caught my eye for all of the right reasons. Living here in Germany as I have for many years, I'm very aware of both German and Austrian artists and writers. In the case of Gustav Klimmt, I know his paintings very well. And, because of this, I do greatly appreciate and value what you've your written in your poem here about him and his works. Magnificent Work, Vijay!! A BIG FAVE!! Best, Gary
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/2/2017 1:46:00 PM
I appreciate your comments, Gary. We had a great time when we visited Germany and Austria (just the big cities). I agree, his work is awesome!
Date: 12/1/2017 8:42:00 AM
You expressed this well.;0)
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/1/2017 9:17:00 AM
Thank you Richard.
Date: 11/29/2017 2:58:00 PM
With any kind of medium people will like or dislike. Not until someone makes a connection or death they open their mind to what did I miss.. Great tribute to the artist, Vijay. Hugs Eve
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/29/2017 3:25:00 PM
Thank you Eve.
Date: 11/29/2017 2:42:00 PM
wow, you know a lot about him. It's too bad the three you mentioned got destroyed. I am not much for modern art, but I like how colorful the paintings are.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/29/2017 3:25:00 PM
Thank you Andrea.
Date: 11/29/2017 7:53:00 AM
He was a great artist with a unique eye.. Your poem is wonderful, I will be surprised if it does not finish on top..
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/29/2017 9:00:00 AM
Thank you Silent One.
Date: 11/29/2017 4:16:00 AM
Certainly your tribute does justice to a painter of Klimt's caliber my friend, Vijay! Exceptionally done!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/29/2017 6:20:00 AM
Many thanks Demetrios.
Date: 11/28/2017 7:32:00 PM
Vijay, a lovely poetic tribute with wonderful rhymes depicting the amazing paintings of Klimt. Your poem shines like the fantastic artwork it depicts.. Good luck in the contest.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/29/2017 6:20:00 AM
Thank you Susan!
Date: 11/28/2017 2:14:00 PM
Vijay, your tribute to this magnificent artist shines as bright as the gold on his paintings! Lovely! : )
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/28/2017 4:17:00 PM
Thank you Connie!
Date: 11/28/2017 2:04:00 PM
Your words come together like one of Klimt's paintings. One of my favourite artists. A very clever poem.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/28/2017 4:17:00 PM
Thank you Patricia. I agree, a great artist!
Date: 11/28/2017 1:00:00 PM
This write is truly amazing. This poetry required some real studying and inventiveness. You did it stunningly well. Good luck in the contest. Its a winner.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/28/2017 4:14:00 PM
Thank you Rhoda!
Date: 11/28/2017 12:52:00 PM
Fabulously eloquent and informative, a splendid piece! My best to you! :) xomo
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/28/2017 4:14:00 PM
Thank you Maureen!
Date: 11/28/2017 12:20:00 PM
Wow, you have really written this so well Vijay. Informative and clear with great rhyming throughout. :) Good luck in the contest!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/28/2017 4:14:00 PM
Thank you Heidi!
Date: 11/28/2017 11:09:00 AM
What an Artist...Will explore some more...great Poem of appreciation...All the best Vijay
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/28/2017 4:13:00 PM
Thank you Arturo!
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