Description
The sitter for Pale Face remained unidentified, but her fashionable attire indicates that she was part of the wealthy bourgeoise. Her dark clothing is dramatically set off against a subtle background. The faint checkerboard pattern on the upper right side is the only attempt to convey a sense of perspective in an overall flattened space. Klimts familiarity with the work of Belgian artists Fernard Khnopff is clearly evident in this contemplative work.
Details
- Work Date:
- 1903
- Dimensions:
- 80 x 40 cm (31 1/2 x 15 3/4 in.)
- Medium:
- Oil on canvas
- Credit Line:
- Neue Galerie New York. This work is part of the collection of Estée Lauder and was made available through the generosity of Estée Lauder