Google's latest attractive doodle celebrates the 150th birthday of
Gustav Klimt, the Austrian symbolist painter whose work was a cause of
controversy for its celebration of sexuality, but which is now counted among
the most expensive artworks in the world today.
His prominent
works created much controversy as it celebrated frank eroticism. He was born to
a gold engraver in Baumgarten in 1862, near Vienna. Most of his paintings were
created using gold leaf which received much appreciation and criticism
worldwide.
The subject of his works was female body and his works
include art objects, paintings, murals and murals. During the contemporary times, his works are recognized as
one of the highly expensive artworks.
Gustav Klimt, (July 14, 1862 - February 6, 1918), spent most of his childhood in poverty and because of his
interest and passion towards artwork, Klimt was awarded a scholarship to the
Vienna School of Arts and Crafts in 1876.
Google paid tribute to Klimt with a doodle displaying one of
his artwork ' The Kiss ' (In German: Der Kuss) painted between 1907-08 which is
known 'Golden Period' of his life, the highpoint of his creativity. The canvas
depicted a couple embracing each other and their bodies entwined in decorated
robes. It is an oil paint artwork that gives a strikingly modern theme.
Moreover, several of his works were destroyed and the
remains are preserved at various galleries across the world. Also, many of his
paintings were left unfinished.
On February 6, 1918, Klimt died of a stroke and pneumonia
and was buried at the Hietzing Cemetery in Vienna.
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