1909
The tree of life is the central motif of the frieze. For Klimt, it is a symbol in which all the motifs important to him are united, from flower to woman, from the death of vegetation to the rebirth of the seasons. Trees and women intermingle in paradise, in a magical world in which people dance and love one another.
Gustav Klimt was living in Austria when he painted the tree of life
The Tree of Life painting is a common motif in various cultures and religions, with no single artist associated with its creation. The most famous depiction of the Tree of Life is often attributed to Gustav Klimt, an Austrian symbolist painter known for his intricate and decorative style.
It is a mural on the dining room wall in the Palais Stoclet, Brussels, Belgium (not open to the public). The sketches are in the Museum für angewandte Kunst (Museum of Applied Arts) in Vienna, Austria.
Just over 200 paintings by Klimt are known.
It was painted in 1918.
1905-1909.
Gustav Klimt died on February 6, 1918 at the age of 55.
oil paint
Gustav Klimt's "Tree of Life" is often categorized as symbolic rather than strictly abstract. While it features swirling forms and decorative patterns that may evoke an abstract quality, the tree itself and its elements convey clear themes of growth, connection, and life cycles. The painting blends figurative and ornamental styles, making it a unique representation that straddles both abstract and representational art.
Klimt lived most of his life in Vienna, Austria