Amalie Zuckerkandl 1917

"Amalie Zuckerkandl" is a portrait by Gustav Klimt, completed in 1917. The painting depicts Amalie Zuckerkandl, a prominent figure in Viennese society, in a flowing gown with a visible outline of the artist's preliminary sketch. Klimt's signature style, known for its decorative patterns and use of gold leaf, is present in the floral details surrounding the figure, though he also experimented with a more muted palette in this work. This portrait exemplifies Klimt's fascination with the beauty and elegance of the female form, a recurring theme in his oeuvre.