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Blind Man as a print, in a room
What the painting shows
Blind Man by Klimt shows an elderly man gazing forward against a dark, shadowy background. A halo of wild, wispy white hair fans out around his head, contrasting sharply with the deep brown and black tones of the setting. He wears a dark coat over a high white cravat that cascades down the center of his chest. Visible, fluid brushwork shapes the contours of his weathered face, deeply set eyes, and furrowed brow.
The story behind it
Klimt painted Blind Man in 1896 using oil on canvas. The piece is also known by the titles Portrait of an Elderly Man and Der Blinde. Measuring 66 by 53.2 centimeters, it ranks among Klimt’s notable portraits and early works.
Where to see it
You can see Blind Man in Vienna at the Leopold Museum. The museum holds the original 1896 canvas in its permanent collection.
Choosing a print
Prints of Blind Man are printed and shipped by ArtsyWall in three formats: Premium Canvas, Framed Canvas and Archival Paper.
Framed Canvas suits the moody, traditional feel of the painting. You can choose a wood floating frame in finishes like black, oak or walnut to outline the dark background and echo the solemn mood of the figure.
Premium Canvas offers a clean gallery wrap with no outer frame. This format lets the visible brushstrokes on the white hair and coat wrap around the edges.
Archival Paper renders the fine brush marks and subtle tonal shifts across the face with high clarity. It is an ideal pick if you plan to use your own frame and mat.
Details of Blind Man
Questions about Blind Man
When did Klimt paint Blind Man?
Gustav Klimt painted Blind Man in 1896. Working with oil on canvas, he created this piece under the alternative titles Portrait of an Elderly Man and Der Blinde. The original canvas measures 66 by 53.2 centimeters. It is classified among Klimt's portraits and early works, and you can view it today in the Leopold Museum in Vienna.
Where is Blind Man by Klimt?
Blind Man by Klimt is in the collection of the Leopold Museum in Vienna. Klimt completed this oil on canvas painting in 1896, and the canvas measures 66 by 53.2 centimeters. The work is also known under the titles Portrait of an Elderly Man and Der Blinde, remaining one of the preserved early portraits by the artist.
