*** About Gustav Klimt: Gustav Klimt (1862–1918) was an Austrian symbolist painter, widely recognized for his murals, paintings, and art objects. Klimt's primary subject was the female body, and his works are marked by a frank eroticism, which was both subtle and elaborate. His most famous paintings, often gilded, include "The Kiss" and the "Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer." Klimt's style during his "Golden Phase" was influenced by Byzantine mosaics, featuring lavish use of gold leaf—an element that has profoundly influenced many modern interpretations of his style, as seen in the artwork depicted. Klimt’s legacy continues to inspire artists around the globe, evident in the way his techniques have been creatively replicated in various forms, including the abstract interpretation of Austin’s wintery skyline.

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