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Gustav Klimt Portrait of a Lady fine art print, a famous Expressionist painting from the artist's late period.

Gustav Klimt Portrait of a Lady Print

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A Story of Secrets, Art, and a Daring Heist 🖼️

This striking portrait of an anonymous woman was painted by Klimt between 1916 and 1917, a time when he had moved away from the lavish gold leaf that defined his earlier works. The painting's brushwork is more spontaneous and emotionally charged, a style that feels both intimate and immediate. But its most fascinating secret was only discovered in 1996, when a high school student noticed something unusual in an X-ray of the painting.

Beneath the surface of Portrait of a Lady lay another, earlier portrait of a different woman. This discovery confirmed it as Klimt’s only known “double” portrait, and a legend soon emerged: Klimt had painted over the original image to cope with the sudden death of the woman he loved. The painting literally holds a hidden identity, making its new owner a keeper of its poignant, secret history.

Then, in 1997, the story took another twist when the painting was stolen from the gallery in Italy where it had hung for decades. The case became one of the most famous art heists of all time. For 22 long years, its whereabouts were a total mystery, until it was miraculously found in 2019, hidden inside a wall of the gallery’s own garden.

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This isn’t just any reproduction. Our fine art posters use cutting-edge giclée fine art 12-colour printing technology to ensure every subtle hue is faithfully rendered. The smooth matte finish on FSC-certified paper keeps your art print glare-free and eco-friendly, perfect for collectors who care about sustainability and quality alike. What's more, ART SNOB prints every image at over 350 dpi, ensuring ultra-sharp clarity and incredible definition that truly stands out.

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  • Customisable Sizes: Fits any frame or space.