Sunday, September 27, 2009

Santa Fe
Fanta Se


Portrait of a lady by Gustav Klimt.


There is something I love about Gustav Klimt's art. His paintings are full of intricate and ornate decoration. Particularly in his golden stage when he painted with gold leaf. His work sparkles.

Imagine my joy when I found these store windows in Santa Fe reminescent of his paintings.




Guess I just love sparkles.

For more about Klimt go here.

15 comments:

  1. Oooooh! Lotsa pretty glitz! Me like. xoxoxo

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  2. Gorgeous, Gemma. I wonder if the window was by chance or by inspiration.

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  3. Ooooh those window displays are very much to my liking. In fact I love them. I never heard of this painter and thanks for introducing me to him. I have to look him up. I too like his style of painting. Thanks for sharing. Have a great Sunday.

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  4. Gemma,

    Thanks for stopping by I appreciate it so much. I love these store windows, they are like paintings come to life.

    Kate

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  5. Dear Gemma,

    I just read a book about Klimt called "The Painted Kiss." It was very good too. An interesting portrayal of that time in Vienna. I had not known much about him - had to go look up his paintings after I read the book. I hadn't seen the one that you show. And yes, the clothing is reminiscent of him. I'll stick the book in your package! I'll try to get it to the PO tomorrow. It won't get there by your BD. Sniff. I know - good old procrastinator me.

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  6. PS - I love your new painting. It looks like a little Irish cottage or Scottish croft.

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  7. Gemma I looked Gustav up and read his bio and checked out his paintings and really love his work. One of my blogger friends did her version of The Kiss.
    http://didazart.blogspot.com/2009/03/my-version-of-kiss.html

    Thx again, it is always great to see different artwork. He was an interesting man. Thx for stopping by my blog.

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  8. love those windows gemma.. I would love to window shop there!!!

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  9. Those are totally reminiscent of Klimdt. One of my all time faves! Did you buy one? :)

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  10. Love those store windows too! Santa Fe atmosphere is so wonderful!

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  11. The windows are beautiful. I see they resonate with Santa Fe flair. And sparkle. I really never thought of window displays as art before but they are.

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  12. Ohh so soothingly beautiful. Was there anything in the windows that acknowledged Klimt as the inspiration?

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  13. Oooh...I want the outfit! You are right; it does look influenced by Klimt!

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  14. Love the artwork. It's exquisite! The store window looks really eye catching. Anyone will give it a second look, for sure!

    ~Silver
    Reflections

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  15. Those windows would have drawn me right inside, as they probably did you...!
    I love Klimt too, and have had a large framed print of the Kiss in my hallway for years.
    Thanks for thinking of us and the kind messages and good wishes. You are a special lady, and much loved & appreciated.
    big hugs
    xox

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