Allegory of Sculpture 1889

"Allegory of Sculpture" is a 1889 drawing by Gustav Klimt, which depicts a nude female figure standing before a classical sculpture. The woman, adorned with jewelry, holds a bird in her outstretched hand, suggesting a connection between beauty and nature. The composition is a symbolic representation of sculpture and art, with the classical figure serving as a backdrop for the contemporary woman. Klimt's delicate lines and subtle shading create a sense of depth and realism, characteristic of his early works.