Gustav Klimt was born on July 14, 1862 in Baumgarten, near Vienna, Austria, and died on February 6, 1918 in Vienna. He was one of the leading artists of the Vienna Secession, a movement that rebelled against the traditional academic style of art and advocated innovative and modern art. Klimt began his career as a decorative painter, but later worked in various styles, including Symbolism and Art Nouveau. His style was characterized by decorative elements, ornamental details, symbolic meanings and often erotic depictions. He was particularly known for his use of gold and his unique figurative style. Klimt's works often explore themes such as love, sexuality, death and the human psyche.

Well-known works:

• "The Kiss" (1907-1908)
• "Adele Bloch-Bauer I" (1907)
• "Judith I" (1901)
• "The three ages of woman" (1905)