Lady with a Fan

The Story

Gustav Klimt was active in an era where Art Nouveau and Expressionism intersected, known for a symbolist style employing gold color. "Lady with a Fan" is one of his representative figure paintings, a work symbolically expressing feminine beauty and identity. This work clearly displays the distinctive visual language seen in Klimt's works dealing with women, emotion, and beauty, drawing attention at auction for its art-historical value and aesthetic appeal. Its high price at auction shows that his work continues to be highly valued in the contemporary art market.