This major exhibition of Gustav Klimt's (1862–1918) idyllic depictions in the landscape genre features significant paintings made while the artist was on his Sommerfrische (summer holiday) in the Austrian countryside. For the last twenty years of his career, Klimt devoted considerable energy to painting landscapes during his summer vacations on the Attersee in the Salzkammergut region of Austria, known for its tranquil lakes. Created purely for his own pleasure, these bucolic scenes became among his most soughtafter pictures and were highly coveted by collectors. Most were made in a square format—a reflection of his fascination with photography.

In this video, exhibition curator Janis Staggs brings you through highlights of "Klimt Landscapes," a special exhibition presented at Neue Galerie New York.

ON VIEW
February 15 – May 6, 2024
neuegalerie.org/klimtlandscapes