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Art Deco Pair of Mythological Gouache Paintings, Pan & Nymph, Klimt-Era 1918
$25,000
£18,811.96
€21,748.06
CA$35,300.72
A$38,276.32
CHF 20,312.79
MX$471,421.51
NOK 251,764.23
SEK 237,607.55
DKK 162,332.87
About the Item
A pair of original gouache paintings, created in 1918- the same year Gustav Klimt died—these works embody the twilight of Vienna’s Golden Age of the Secession. They serve as rare and evocative artifacts that intertwine mythology, theatre, and avant-garde aesthetics from that pivotal era.
First Composition (Pan):
This dynamic gouache depicts Pan, the half-goat, half-human deity of the forest, entwined with a tree trunk- an embodiment of unbridled instinct, wild desire, and the elemental call of nature.
Second Composition (Faun and Nymph):
In this poetic scene, a playful faun reaches toward a luminous nymph, who leans shyly against a birch. Their interaction channels the timeless allure of Arcadia: innocence, longing, and the magic of nature in tender balance.
Gouache Medium:
Rendered in gouache, these paintings glow with a velvety opacity and enamel-like vibrancy- not achievable with transparent watercolors- while maintaining a graceful immediacy that heavier oil treatments would obscure. This medium was especially prized in theatrical and decorative contexts for its ability to convey bold design while retaining delicate detail.
Symbolist Allegory with Secessionist Flair:
The ornamental precision, sensuality, and subtle golden undertones of these gouaches evoke the Viennese Secession’s decorative sensibility, closely recalling Klimt’s aesthetic circle. Created during Vienna’s lingering hum of modernist experimentation, the works suggest a direct stylistic lineage to the Secessionist milieu.
Historical and Theatrical Significance:
More than mythic narratives, these pieces were conceived as Bühnenbilder (stage designs) for the avant-garde Künstlerspiele Pan, staging Hermann Bahr’s play “Der Faun.” As such, they are not only rare artistic creations but also cultural documents of Vienna’s vibrant theatrical life during the immediate post-Secession era.
Collectible Rarity:
This pair is both exceedingly rare and highly desirable- melding mythological drama, Secessionist design, and theatrical provenance into a single ensemble. They would be a stellar acquisition for collectors of Symbolist, Jugendstil- Art Deco or Klimt-era art.
- Dimensions:Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)Width: 15.36 in (39 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1918
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Doha, QA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7451246585942
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