Water Serpents II
Painting by Gustav Klimt / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Water Serpents II, also referred to as Wasserschlangen II, is an oil painting made by Gustav Klimt in 1907. It is the follow-up painting to the earlier painting Water Serpents I. Like the first painting, Water Serpents II deals with the sensuality of women's bodies and same-sex relationships. The painting has a rich history. During World War II, it was stolen by the Nazis, and more recently, it has been the center of a controversy surrounding its record 2013 sale. As of December 2019, it is the 6th most expensive painting in the world and the most expensive work by Klimt to sell.
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Water Serpents II | |
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Artist | Gustav Klimt |
Year | 1904–1907 |
Medium | Oil on canvas |
Dimensions | 80 cm × 145 cm (31 in × 57 in) |
Location | Private collection, Asia |
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