Danae
ArtistGustav Klimt
Year1907
MediumOil on canvas
LocationPrivate collection
About Danae
Depicts the mythological princess Danae visited by Zeus as golden rain. One of Klimts most sensual paintings. The model was possibly Adele Bloch-Bauer. The golden shower of coins references the Zeus myth. Sold privately, the price was never disclosed.
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