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Portrait of Marie Breunig as a print, in a room
What the painting shows
Portrait of Marie Breunig by Klimt shows a woman standing in three-quarter view, turning her head in profile to the right. She wears a voluminous black dress with puffed sleeves and lace trim along a low-cut neckline. Her dark hair is gathered in an updo, set off by pale skin, rosed cheeks, a delicate necklace, and a small bracelet on her wrist. Her left hand rests on the curved back of an upholstered chair that features striped fabric and fringe.
Behind her, a patterned textile hanging runs down the left edge of the pale, neutral wall. Klimt’s signature appears in block capital letters near the upper right. The painting belongs to Klimt’s early works and highlights his realistic treatment of fabrics and skin.
Who the sitter was
The sitter in this work is Marie Breunig. The painting is cataloged among Klimt’s commissioned portraits from this period.
Where to see it
The painting is currently held in a private collection. It is not on regular display in a public gallery.
Choosing a print
Prints are printed and shipped by ArtsyWall in three formats: Premium Canvas, Framed Canvas, and Archival Paper.
- Framed Canvas: This format places the canvas in a wood floating frame, available in black, white, gold, silver, walnut, and oak finishes. A black or walnut frame pairs naturally with the deep black gown, while a gold frame echoes the warm tones of the textile hanging in the background.
- Premium Canvas: A gallery-wrapped canvas provides a clean edge that leaves full focus on the figure and the textured chair.
- Archival Paper: This fine art paper brings out the subtle shading across the pale wall, the lace details of the neckline, and the pattern on the woven textile.
Details of Portrait of Marie Breunig
Questions about Portrait of Marie Breunig
When did Klimt paint Portrait of Marie Breunig?
Klimt painted Portrait of Marie Breunig in 1894. The work dates from the period of his career before his Golden Phase, when he focused heavily on society portraits and academic commissions. It depicts sitter Marie Breunig standing in profile beside an upholstered chair.
Who owns Portrait of Marie Breunig by Klimt?
Portrait of Marie Breunig by Klimt is owned by a private collection. Because the painting is in private hands rather than on permanent display in a public art museum, original viewings are rare, making fine art prints the most accessible way to display the work.
