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Lady en Face as a print, in a room
What the painting shows
Lady en Face by Klimt shows a woman looking directly forward against a deep black background. Her pale face emerges from the darkness beneath a thick crown of dark hair. She wears a pleated collar and bodice painted with visible brushstrokes of gray, white, and muted red. Klimt signed the piece in small capital letters on the right edge.
The story behind it
Klimt painted Lady en Face in 1898 using oil on cardboard. Also known as Woman in a Pleated Dress, Portrait of a Woman, and Dame en face mit plissiertem Kleid, it belongs to his series of portraits. Measuring 45 by 34 centimeters, the work provides an intimate study focused closely on the sitter’s expression and dress.
Where to see it
The original painting hangs in the collection of the Belvedere in Vienna. If you plan a trip to view his works in person, consult our guide on where to see Klimt paintings.
Choosing a print
Prints are printed and shipped by ArtsyWall in Premium Canvas, Framed Canvas and Archival Paper. The deep dark background and painterly folds of the dress reward careful format selection. Premium Canvas provides a gallery-wrapped display that emphasizes the thick brushstrokes across the collar and dress. Framed Canvas places the work in a wood floating frame, where finishes such as black, walnut, or gold complement the dark setting and warm skin tones. Archival Paper offers a smooth cotton surface that captures the subtle lighting on the face.
Details of Lady en Face
Questions about Lady en Face
When did Klimt paint Lady en Face?
Gustav Klimt painted Lady en Face in 1898. Created as part of his portrait work, the piece is also cataloged under titles such as Woman in a Pleated Dress, Portrait of a Woman, and Dame en face mit plissiertem Kleid. Klimt produced this compact 45 by 34 centimeter artwork on cardboard, which now resides at the Belvedere in Vienna.
What is Lady en Face by Klimt made of?
Lady en Face by Klimt is executed in oil on cardboard. Gustav Klimt used this compact support for the 1898 painting, which measures 45 centimeters high by 34 centimeters wide. The artist applied oil paint directly to the board, capturing the woman in a pleated dress in front of a dark backdrop before the work joined the Belvedere collection in Vienna.
