Mäda Primavesi (1903–2000), 1912–13, Oil on canvas, 59 x 43 1/2 in. ( x cm), Paintings, Gustav Klimt (Austrian

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Mäda Primavesi (1903–2000), 1912–13, Oil on canvas, 59 x 43 1/2 in. ( x cm), Paintings, Gustav Klimt (Austrian, Baumgarten 1862–1918 Vienna), Mäda Primavesi’s expression and posture convey a remarkable degree of confidence for a nine-year-old girl, even one who was, by her own account, willful and a tomboy. Klimt made numerous preliminary sketches for this portrait, experimenting with different poses, outfits, and backgrounds before deciding to show Mäda standing tall in a specially-made dress amid a profusion of springlike patterns

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Size: 3630px × 4950px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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