Baby - Gustav Klimt Notebook
Description
Gustav Klimt's "Baby" (1917-1918) encapsulates the quintessence of Vienna Secession, marrying Symbolism's enigmatic allure with Art Nouveau's sinuous grace. This oil-on-canvas tour de force showcases Klimt's revolutionary approach to form and color.
The composition erupts in a kaleidoscopic whirlwind of teal, ochre, and crimson, enveloping a cherubic infant in a cocoon of ornate patterns. Klimt's brushwork, at once precise and passionate, weaves a tapestry of geometric and organic motifs, echoing the artist's fascination with Byzantine mosaics and Jugendstil design.
The infant, barely discernible amidst the chromatic maelstrom, becomes a symbol of innocence adrift in a world of extravagant complexity. This late-period masterpiece reflects Klimt's evolving style, pushing the boundaries of representational art while grappling with themes of life, death, and rebirth.
"Baby" stands as a defiant cry of creativity in the twilight of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, its visual opulence a stark contrast to the era's sociopolitical turbulence.
Information
Ready when you are: At 6 x 8” (15.2 x 20.3cm) this wirebound notebook is made for adventure. With 60 sheets (120 pages) of 90gsm paper that won't feather, bleed through or tear easily.
Visions made sturdy: Strong, spiral coil binding so your pages won’t slip around or detach easily in your bag.
Customize your creative side: Stay organized and efficient with ruled pages, or choose graph pages if drawings and diagrams are more your style.
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Cost
Orders over $50 USD ship free.
Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.
Delivery Times
Production:
The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.
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Average shipping times:
USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks
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Returns and Refunds
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5. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.
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Brand New, Just For You
Your new notebook will be produced with care after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing things people actually want.
FSC® Certified Paper
Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.
Water-based Inks
Your new notebook case will be printed with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they're used in a pro-lab process that delivers spectacular colors and outstanding clarity.
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