Baby (Cradle)
To scale 27 x 27 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Painted during the final years of World War I when Klimt was increasingly drawn to themes of family and renewal, this work represents his exploration of maternal tenderness amid a period of cultural upheaval in Vienna. The painting emerged from Klimt's continued fascination with textiles and pattern, influenced by his collaborations with the Wiener Werkstätte, yet here serves the deeper purpose of celebrating new life and protective love. This piece stands among Klimt's most psychologically complex works, where his decorative virtuosity supports rather than overwhelms the emotional content; the painting remained in his studio at his death in 1918, suggesting its personal significance to the artist who never married but maintained relationships with several women who bore his children.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 27 x 27 in
- Frame
- Gold, premium resin, mitred
- Canvas
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton
- Finish
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment
- Inks
- Archival HP Latex, 100-year colorfastness
- Stretcher
- Solid poplar, kiln dried
- Hanging
- Wire and dust cover fitted
- Item
- 101821
Shipping, Returns & Care
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Care & Hanging
Every piece arrives ready to hang: wire hardware pre-installed, kraft paper dust cover, gallery-finished corners.
Hanging: Every piece ships with hanging hardware.
Care: Dust lightly with a soft, dry cloth as needed. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the colors. Avoid hanging in high-humidity environments (bathrooms with active showers). Our finish is durable but is not waterproof.
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