Private Themed Tour of the Belvedere with an Art Historian: "The Kiss" by Gustav Klimt: how it became the Symbol of the Viennese Art
Vienna (Austria)
B-168389
$ 324.05
Location
Ads all over Vienna lure viewers at every turn to the Belvedere to see 'the most famous kiss', on this tour you will understand what The Kiss is all about and decide for yourself whose arguments are more persuasive — art historians, marketers or viewers.
You will not only understand Klimt's style, but also see reflections of the the century turn in the work of this extraordinary artist.
We will trace Klimt's creative transformations from his early "Portrait of the Unknown Lady" to his unfinished "Bride", which was left in the studio when the artist was rushed by ambulance to hospital.
Klimt was long known as 'the portraitist of beautiful ladies', and we will see why today's scholarship believes Klimt felt the desires of his models better than his contemporary Sigmund Freud understood the problems of his patients.
On this tour, we'll take an in-depth look at Klimt's work, surrounded by his associates and competitors, and see why this particular artist is so important to Vienna.
If you not only want to see "The Kiss" but also find diverse meanings in Klimt's works, this tour of the Klimt collection in the Belvedere is for you.
You will not only understand Klimt's style, but also see reflections of the the century turn in the work of this extraordinary artist.
We will trace Klimt's creative transformations from his early "Portrait of the Unknown Lady" to his unfinished "Bride", which was left in the studio when the artist was rushed by ambulance to hospital.
Klimt was long known as 'the portraitist of beautiful ladies', and we will see why today's scholarship believes Klimt felt the desires of his models better than his contemporary Sigmund Freud understood the problems of his patients.
On this tour, we'll take an in-depth look at Klimt's work, surrounded by his associates and competitors, and see why this particular artist is so important to Vienna.
If you not only want to see "The Kiss" but also find diverse meanings in Klimt's works, this tour of the Klimt collection in the Belvedere is for you.
What's included?
Professional Art Historian Guide
Skip-the-line Admission Tickets to the Palace Belvedere (Upper Belvedere)
Skip-the-line Admission Tickets to the Palace Belvedere (Upper Belvedere)
Please Note
- Public transportation nearby
- Wheelchair accessible
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats unavailable
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Please come punctually to the meeting point at the main entrance of the Belvedere Palace. Your guide will be waiting for you on the left side of the main entrance of the Belvedere Palace (also called the Upper Belvedere). If you see a breathtaking view of Vienna, you found the meeting point. If you see the palace but not the city view, then please move to the entrance on the opposite side of the building. Just follow the "Museum entrance" sign. Use the contact details on your confirmation/voucher if you have any questions or difficulties finding the meeting point or your guide.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Thank you for choosing our tour Gustav Klimt’s Art in the Belvedere! Your guide's name is Julia. You can contact her by phone or via WhatsApp/Telegram at +4368110630689. We start our tour at the Belvedere Palace. The address of the Belvedere Palace (also known as the Upper Belvedere) is Prinz Eugen-Straße 27, 1030 Vienna. Please come punctually to the meeting point at the main entrance of the Belvedere Palace. Your guide will be waiting for you on the left side of the main entrance of the Belvedere Palace. If you see a breathtaking view of Vienna, you are at the meeting point. If you see the palace but not the city view, then please move to the entrance on the opposite side of the building. Just follow the "Museum entrance" sign. Contact your guide if you have any questions or have difficulties finding the meeting point or your guide. Your guide will have your museums entrance tickets with her. Have an inspiring experience!
What do I need to bring?
- We recommend carrying a small bag with a bottle of drinking water. Although drinking is not allowed in the galleries, it is allowed in the passages between the halls.
- Rucksacks and large bags should be deposited in the cloakroom or lockers free of charge.
- It is permitted to take photographs in the museums for personal use.
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