1980 Oversized Edition Gustav Klimt Erotica Drawings by Hans H. Hofstatter Published by Harry Abrams Hardback Edition in Clamshell

Gustav Klimt Erotica Drawings

By: Hans H. Hofstatter
Published by Harry Abrams
Year: 1980
This very fine edition is an oversized Hardback with tipped on image on the front housed in a large oversized cloth covered clamshell box. First US edition of some of best Klimt drawings from this private collection. 

“A selection of erotic drawings by Gustav Klimt (1862-1918), published from a private collection focused on the nude female form, most in frankly erotic poses. Klimt began his career in a conventional style, but as he developed his work became intensely personal, focusing on the beauty and eroticism of the female form. When he completed the ceiling of the Great Hall of the University of Vienna in 1900 the paintings were criticised as being pornographic, which led him to no longer accept public commissions; sadly, these paintings were destroyed in 1945 by SS troops when the Nazis were in retreat from the city. While his style is certainly frankly erotic, his talent has been confirmed by the prices recently brought by his paintings, which are some of the highest recorded for individual works of art.”

Size: 17” x 21 1/4” clamshell
          12 1/2 x 16 1/4” book

Condition: The clamshell has soiling to the front, dust has accumulated on the area that was exposed. Center is clean with light marks on the front and back. The inside is very clean with two smudges on the right side. The book is in very good condition with minimal signs of use and wear. There is one page with a thumb print on the edge. I have photographed this area and all areas of damage I have seen. 

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