| Birth Day | July 14, 1862 |
| Birth Place | Vienna, Austria |
| Age | 157 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Feb 6, 1918 (age 55) |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
Gustav Klimt, renowned as a prominent painter in Austria, is projected to have a staggering net worth of $85 million by 2024. Known for his distinctive style characterized by intricate details, symbolism, and sensuality, Klimt's artworks have captivated viewers worldwide. His masterpieces, such as "The Kiss" and "Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I," have fetched record-breaking prices at auctions, contributing significantly to his accumulating wealth. Klimt's artistic brilliance continues to inspire and influence generations, ensuring his enduring prominence in the art world.
Symbolist Painter best known for "The Kiss" and other erotic, passionate works. He was particularly focused on the female body and became one of the foremost proponents of the Vienna Secession movement.
He attended the Vienna School of Arts and Crafts, where he studied architectural painting. He graduated in 1883. He was profoundly influenced by Vienna's legendary history Painter Hans Makart.
He was awarded the 1888 Golden Order of Merit for his painting of murals in Vienna's Burgtheater.
He was one of seven children born to Anna Finster Klimt and the gold engraver, Ernst Klimt the Elder. He was in a long-term partnership with Emilie Louise Flöge, but historians were uncertain if their relationship was actually sexual. He fathered 14 children by a variety of women.
He was influenced by Vincent Van Gogh.
