1862-1918

Gustav Klimt's paintings mirror the complex relationship of the artist to society women of turn-of-the-century Vienna. As femme fatale or femme fragile, they were his life companions, lovers, muses, or models.

A biography-art narrative, the story of Gustav Klimt's art focuses on his iridescent artworks that feature primarily his study of women in turn of the 20th century Vienna.

Tells the life story of artist Gustav Klimt, with color reproductions of his works, as well as photographs of the artist and scenes related to his life.

Tells the story of Adele Bloch-Bauer, a Jewish Viennese society figure and art patron, and Gustav Klimt, who painted her portrait, that was stolen by the Nazis during World War II and later sold for $135 million.