The Maiden (Klimt)
The Maiden (Die Jungfrau) is a painting by the Austrian painter Gustav Klimt painted in year 1913. Currently it's stored in the National Gallery in Prague, Czech Republic.
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| Artist | Gustav Klimt |
| Year | 1913 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Location | National Gallery, Prague |
Description
The abundance of the flowers in the painting symbolizes the evolution into womanhood. The painting depicts seven women that are interlacing. Each woman represents a particular life stage. The painting touches on various topics of human life, such as love, sexuality and regeneration that are depicted in cyclical shape.[1]
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