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Portrait of Eugenia Primavesi as a print, in a room
What the painting shows
Portrait of Eugenia Primavesi by Klimt shows a woman standing against a vivid yellow background. Klimt dressed her in a loose robe patterned with bright floral blocks of magenta, red, green, and violet. A rounded arch of flowers frames her dark hair, while a stylized bird motif appears in the upper right corner. Broad, visible brushstrokes fill the golden yellow surroundings with texture and movement.
Who the sitter was
The sitter in the painting is Eugenia Primavesi. The catalogue records identify her as the subject of the work, which is one of Klimt’s distinctive portraits. Klimt captured her with a calm, direct expression surrounded by lively color and dense ornamentation.
Where to see it
Portrait of Eugenia Primavesi is in the permanent collection of the Toyota Municipal Museum of Art in Toyota. You can explore our catalog of every Klimt painting to trace when and where Klimt painted his other major works.
Choosing a print
Prints are printed and shipped by ArtsyWall in three formats: Premium Canvas, Framed Canvas and Archival Paper.
Archival Paper renders the fine brushstrokes and rich pigments across the robe with exceptional clarity. Its smooth matte surface prevents reflections in bright rooms.
Framed Canvas offers a finished display, holding the canvas inside a floating wood frame in your choice of six colors. It arrives ready to hang with an attached wire.
Premium Canvas wraps the golden backdrop around the sides for an unframed look. It comes with a sawtooth hanger on the back so you can mount it immediately.
Details of Portrait of Eugenia Primavesi
Questions about Portrait of Eugenia Primavesi
Where is Portrait of Eugenia Primavesi by Klimt?
Portrait of Eugenia Primavesi by Klimt is in the collection of the Toyota Municipal Museum of Art, located in Toyota. Klimt painted the portrait between 1913 and 1914 using oil on canvas. The painting measures 140 by 85 centimeters. Visitors to the museum can view this portrait along with other major works of modern international art in the public galleries.
How big is Portrait of Eugenia Primavesi by Klimt?
Portrait of Eugenia Primavesi by Klimt measures 140 centimeters high by 85 centimeters wide. Klimt created the oil painting on canvas between 1913 and 1914. Its vertical format gives full presence to the standing figure of Eugenia Primavesi, who is surrounded by a textured field of bright yellow paint and vibrant floral designs. The original work is kept at the Toyota Municipal Museum of Art.
