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What the painting shows
Lady with a Muff by Klimt is a 1916 oil painting that depicts a woman wrapped in a voluminous dark muff. She leans forward, resting her face against the thick fur so that only her eyes, forehead, and cheekbones remain visible. Her pale skin and blue eyes stand out against her soft brown hair and the deep black texture of the muff, which fills the lower portion of the canvas.
A lively backdrop frames the woman on both sides. On the left side of the painting, broad strokes of crimson, rose, and violet surround patterned green ovals. In the upper right area, Klimt included a cluster of small figures rendered in shades of bright blue, green, orange, and golden yellow. These whimsical forms appear to float against a pale ground, creating a vibrant visual balance.
The story behind it
Gustav Klimt produced this oil on canvas in 1916. Known by the German title Dame mit Muff, the work is grouped among his portraits.
In this painting, Klimt combines careful portraiture with flat, patterned ornament. The woman’s expressive gaze draws immediate attention before the eye moves toward the surrounding colors and shapes. You can explore how this piece connects to the artist’s full life work on our complete guide to Gustav Klimt paintings.
Where to see it
You can view the original painting on display in the Czech Republic. Lady with a Muff belongs to the permanent collection of the National Gallery Prague, located in the city of Prague.
Questions about Lady with a Muff
When did Klimt paint Lady with a Muff?
Gustav Klimt painted Lady with a Muff in 1916. The artist executed the work in oil on canvas during the later stage of his career, also recording it under the German title Dame mit Muff. It remains one of the distinctive female portrait compositions that Klimt completed during this particular year.
Where is Lady with a Muff by Klimt?
Lady with a Muff by Gustav Klimt is located in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. The oil painting belongs to the permanent art collection of the National Gallery Prague. Visitors can travel to the Czech institution to observe the original canvas and its vibrant details firsthand.
