Gustav Klimt, holding a cat in his armMoritz Nähr · 1911

  • Art movementVienna Secession
  • Creation date1911
  • MuseumWien Museum

Moritz Nähr (1859 – 1945)

Moritz Nähr (1859-1945) was a pivotal Austrian photographer capturing Vienna's cultural elite – Gustav Klimt, Ludwig Wittgenstein & Gustav Mahler. Known for portraiture and documenting the Vienna Secession movement. Explore his legacy!

Wien Museum (Vienna, Austria)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Gustav Klimt, holding a cat in his arm
  • Artist: Moritz Nähr
  • Year: 1911
  • Format: Tall
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Wien Museum
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Corpus context: documenting cultural elite, vienna secession
  • Color palette: Earthy
  • Keywords: cat in photograph, black and white photo, vintage photographic art

Questions & Answers

How old was Moritz Nähr when creating "Gustav Klimt, holding a cat in his arm" in 1911?

When "Gustav Klimt, holding a cat in his arm" was created in 1911, Moritz Nähr - born in 1859 - was 52 years old.

When was "Gustav Klimt, holding a cat in his arm" created, and to which movement does it belong?

"Gustav Klimt, holding a cat in his arm" was created in 1911 as a work of the Vienna Secession movement. Date and movement anchor the artwork in art history.

What are the reproduction rights of "Gustav Klimt, holding a cat in his arm" at the Wien Museum?

The copyright status of "Gustav Klimt, holding a cat in his arm" by Moritz Nähr is clear: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Its presence at the Wien Museum does not change that status.

What underlying hue runs through "Gustav Klimt, holding a cat in his arm" by Moritz Nähr?

An ochre to sepia hue runs through "Gustav Klimt, holding a cat in his arm" by Moritz Nähr.

How does "Gustav Klimt, holding a cat in his arm" by Moritz Nähr connect Vienna Secession to the artist's home country?

"Gustav Klimt, holding a cat in his arm" was created by Moritz Nähr, born in Austria, within the Vienna Secession movement. The artist's origin links the work to Vienna Secession as practiced by artists from Austria.

When was "Gustav Klimt, holding a cat in his arm" made?

"Gustav Klimt, holding a cat in his arm" dates from 1911. The date places the work within Moritz Nähr's career and its era.

Who created "Gustav Klimt, holding a cat in his arm"?

The artist behind "Gustav Klimt, holding a cat in his arm" is Moritz Nähr. The work is catalogued under Moritz Nähr's name.

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