In the manner of Gustav Klimt
Austrian, 1862–1918
The Selfie, 2026
Oil and gold leaf on canvas
150 × 120 cm
Never painted.
Commissioned for the collection, 2026.
PAB 2026.11.1
Room 11: The Gold Period Returns
In the manner of Gustav Klimt · Austrian, 1862–1918 · Vienna Secession
Klimt wrapped his sitters in gold until only their faces and hands remained human. The gold was pattern, ornament, armour. Today the armour is different. The faces are the same.
In the manner of Gustav Klimt
Austrian, 1862–1918
Portrait of a Tattooed Man, 2026
Oil and gold leaf on canvas
150 × 120 cm
Never painted.
Commissioned for the collection, 2026.
PAB 2026.11.2
In the manner of Gustav Klimt
Austrian, 1862–1918
The Embrace on the Platform, 2026
Oil and gold leaf on canvas
150 × 120 cm
Never painted.
Commissioned for the collection, 2026.
PAB 2026.11.3
Moving, 8-second loop ·
In the manner of Gustav Klimt
Austrian, 1862–1918
Woman with Controller, 2026
Oil and gold leaf on canvas
150 × 120 cm
Never painted.
Commissioned for the collection, 2026.
PAB 2026.11.4
In the manner of Gustav Klimt
Austrian, 1862–1918
The Nurse, 2026
Oil and gold leaf on canvas
150 × 120 cm
Never painted.
Commissioned for the collection, 2026.
PAB 2026.11.5
The brief for this room
Modern intimacy and modern ornament. Tattoos, screens and textiles become the gold.