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Gustav Klimt Quotes

Gustav Klimt quotes

Austrian Artist July 14, 1862 – February 6, 1918

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Gustav Klimt quote: "Sometimes I miss out the morning's painting session and..."
Sometimes I miss out the morning's painting session and instead study my Japanese books in the open. Gustav Klimt
I have the gift of neither the spoken nor the written word, especially if I have to say something about myself or my work. Whoever wants to know something about me -as an artist, the only notable thing- ought to look carefully at my pictures and try and see in them what I am and what I want to do. Gustav Klimt
On my first days here I did not start work immediately but, as planned, I took it easy for a few days - flicked through books, studied Japanese art a little. Gustav Klimt
Whoever wants to know something about me - as an artist which alone is significant - they should look attentively at my pictures and there seek to recognise what I am and what I want. Gustav Klimt
If the weather is good I go into the nearby wood - there I am painting a small beech forest (in the sun) with a few conifers mixed in. This takes until 8 'o clock. Gustav Klimt
Although even when I am being idle I have plenty of food for thought both early and late - thoughts both about and not about art. Gustav Klimt
After tea it's back to painting - a large poplar at dusk with a gathering storm. From time to time instead of this evening painting session I go bowling in one of the neighbouring villages, but not very often. Gustav Klimt
Gustav Klimt quote: "True relaxation, which would do me the world of good, does not..."
True relaxation, which would do me the world of good, does not exist for me. Gustav Klimt
I can paint and draw. I believe this myself and a few other people say that they believe this too. But I'm not certain of whether it's true. Gustav Klimt
Gustav Klimt quote: "Even when I have to write a simple letter I'm scared stiff as..."
Even when I have to write a simple letter I'm scared stiff as if faced with looming seasickness. Gustav Klimt
Gustav Klimt quote: "All art is erotic."
All art is erotic. Gustav Klimt
Gustav Klimt quote: "There is no self-portrait of me."
There is no self-portrait of me. Gustav Klimt

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