- Gustav Klimt (after), "Portrait of Friedericke Maria Beer, 1916", authorized offset lithograph on textured matte paper (300gsm approx.). - Stamp on verso. - Signed in the plate. - Embossing stamp. - Condition: very good. Never framed, never exposed. - Size: 43 x 57,5 cm - Gustav Klimt (1862–1918) was a leading Austrian painter and co-founder of the Vienna Secession. His art is celebrated for its sensuality, symbolism, and decorative opulence, often merging figuration with ornamental abstraction. Klimt’s subjects frequently revolved around themes of femininity, eroticism, and the cycle of life. His distinctive use of gold leaf, intricate patterns, and expressive color defined his “Golden Phase,” producing some of the most iconic works of early 20th-century art. Over the decades, Klimt’s paintings have achieved extraordinary value in the art market, ranking among the most expensive ever sold. Works such as Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I and The Kiss have reached prices exceeding $100 million, establishing Klimt as one of the most sought-after artists worldwide. His portraits of society women, commissioned by Vienna’s cultural elite, remain especially prized for their psychological depth and lavish decoration. One of his later masterpieces, Portrait of Friedericke Maria Beer (1916), demonstrates Klimt’s evolution toward more expressive brushwork and vibrant ornamentation. The sitter is depicted frontally, draped in a richly patterned costume inspired by Japanese kimonos, set against a colorful, almost theatrical background filled with stylized figures. The work highlights Klimt’s fascination with Eastern art and textiles while emphasizing his ability to fuse portraiture with ornamental fantasy. The bold interplay of patterns, textures, and colors conveys both individuality and universality, turning the subject into an icon of modern beauty. Today, Portrait of Friedericke Maria Beer is considered a landmark of Klimt’s late portraiture. If offered on the market, it would undoubtedly command an exceptional price, reflecting the rarity of his portraits and the enduring influence of his innovative style on modern art and design. Artists of similar importance: Picasso, Hockney, Lichtenstein, Warhol, Banksy, Brainwash, Delaunay, Nara, Soulages, Lagasse, Ramos, Coa, Lautrec, Basquiat, Hirst, Chagall, Koons, Haring, Indiana, Mondrian, Groening, Richter, Monroe, Herrera, Laurent, Klein, Kusama, Murakami, Testa, Villemot, Oldenburg, Hopper, Ripolles, Wesselmann, Magritte, Jenk, Orlinski, Wille, Rizzi, Manara, Thiebaud, Kaws, Valentino, Cappiello, Rothko, Dalí, among others.