Wordless Wednesday - Portrait of Amalie Zuckerkandl

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August 27, 2008 at 9:13 am

(1) Nancy says:

I love Klimt’s color choices…I do hope all the issues over this painting can be resolved.

August 27, 2008 at 11:37 am

(2) phylameana says:

Intriguing painting. Makes me think about all my half=finished projects I’m likely to leave behind when the light goes out of my body.

August 27, 2008 at 4:50 pm

(3) Sukhmandir Kaur says:

A poignant reminder of the many things in life left undone. I love the colours. Happy WW Shelly

August 27, 2008 at 5:52 pm

(4) Franny Syufy says:

There’s something about the “unfinishedness” that makes it appealing to me. Her face stands out bold and clear, while the arms and hands are mere hints.

September 2, 2008 at 12:51 pm

(5) Ima Mama says:

And how amazing is it that a viewer can recognize an artist immediately (without cheating and looking ahead, mind you) given only a slightly finished piece … that to me is the genius behind Klimt’s work.

September 3, 2008 at 12:18 pm

(6) Pamela says:

I agree that the unfinished aspect of this work makes it even more interesting. Makes you think about “what could have been…”