Preisspanne: €41.88 bis €51.88
Inspired by Death and Life by Gustav Klimt, this high neck dress translates a Vienna Secession allegory of mortality and human closeness into a modern, wearable silhouette.
Art movement: Symbolism / Vienna Secession
Death and Life was developed from early studies made in 1908 and brought into oil around 1910/11, with later revisions. The painting was first presented at the International Art Exhibition in Rome in 1911, where Klimt received a gold medal, and it is now held by the Leopold Museum in Vienna.
This dress reflects the artwork through a clear split between dark threat and vibrant human warmth. The print reads as a two-part rhythm, with the solitary figure of death set against a dense cluster of intertwined figures and ornament, creating strong contrast across the silhouette.
Gustav Klimt was a leading figure of the Vienna Secession, known for Symbolist themes, ornamental structure, and bold allegorical compositions that connect fine art with design.
Product measurements are taken with the garment laid flat. Actual measurements may vary by up to 1 inch.
Production time: 3–7 business days
