Gustav Klimt Research Paper

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Gustav Klimt

Gustav Klimt was born on July 14, 1862, on the outer part of Vienna, Austria. The son of Ernst and Anna Klimt. Ernst was a broke struggling gold engraver and Anna was musically talented, but had never wanted to become a professional artist. Gustav became very gifted at a young age. He went to Vienna School of Art and Crafts on a full scholarship. The school did not care that he was from a poor home and that he was young. Klimt used his time wisely at the school and focused on agricultural painting. He earned commission on some of his painting while attended school. He wanted to be an art teacher, but soon realized he could do even bigger things. He graduated from The Vienna School of Arts and Crafts and opened up a studio with

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