Ursula Storch

The Gustav Klimt collection of the Wienmuseum mostly consists of odd bits and pieces other museums and collectors didn't want, sketches and drawings in preparation of other works. Presenting the final work alongside these sketches would have helped most readers of this catalogue. The catalogue includes one example of what might have been achieved by such an approach: The highlight of this catalogue is the detailed sleuthing and documentation of the people depicted in his painting of the interior of the Burgtheater. Many persons still remain unidentified in this 19th century Facebook.… (mais)