Hope II
In a decorative vocabulary that has become his signature, Klimt here represents a pregnant woman, in profile: a relatively rare subject in Western iconography. An embodiment of carnal love, it is also an allegory of fertility. This is one of Klimt's favorite subjects: the cycle of life, endlessly reborn. As usual, the artist does not hesitate to eroticize the female figure, represented here as an expression of the fullness of physical happiness.
Description
Gustav Klimt
Original artwork details
Current location: MoMa
Original size: 43.5 x 43.5 in (110.5 x 110.5 cm)
Date created: 1908
Art movement: Art nouveau
Painting and Framing
Our Painting Process
Hand-Painted
All our art reproductions are hand-painted by our master copyists. As part of their academic background, they have studied the techniques of old masters and will faithfully reproduce each artwork.
Materials
We use the best oil paints (Winsor & Newton or Grumbacher). All our canvases are made of 100% cotton, and have been double-coated with acid-free sizing and gesso primer.
Stretching & Framing
Ready to hang
Our stretcher frames are built using premium-quality kiln-dried wood to ensure a solid & sturdy foundation. Our canvas stretchings are done by hand, utilizing the same traditional method employed by artists for hundreds of years. We're committed to providing gallery wraps fastened without tapes, glues, or any other chemicals, thus helping to preserve your artwork well into the future.
Rolled canvas
Unframed rolled canvas orders will arrive rolled inside a protective tube with an extra 1.5" white canvas on all sides so you can easily frame it locally.
Process
1/ Review
We will share photographs of the complete work and request your feedback. Any requested revisions can be added.
2/ Approve
Once the painting has met your satisfaction, we will ask you to do a final approval.
3/ Ship
We will stretch (if you opt for stretching), pack, and deliver the art to you in 3 to 10 days.
Shipping and Returns
Returns
Each artwork is painted to order just for you in the size of your choice. That means we are unable to accept returns or exchanges. We can also not make any changes or cancellations to orders after 48 hours.
If your new artwork arrives in anything other than perfect condition for any reason, please let us know, and we will repair or replace the piece!
Shipping
Due to extremely high demand each piece can take between 2 to 6 weeks to paint, frame and ship. You'll receive a FedEx tracking number from us as soon as it's in the mail so you can keep an eye on things.
Looking for a different size?
We can personalize the reproduction of Hope II to any of your wishes