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Gustav Klimt paintings in Paris

Austrian · 1862–1918

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1 work across 1 institution

Paris's Musée d'Orsay holds 1 work by Gustav Klimt (1862–1918) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.

Klimt was the leading figure of the Vienna Secession and one of the defining artists of Art Nouveau, celebrated for paintings that combine oil with gold and silver leaf to extraordinary decorative effect. Almost all of his major works remain in Vienna, where the Belvedere and the Kunsthistorisches Museum hold the largest collections.

Musée d'Orsay

Paris · 1 work on display

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Rosiers sous les arbres

c. 1905

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Rosiers sous les arbres

Musée d'Orsay

c. 1905

About the artist

Gustav Klimt

Austrian · Symbolism / Art Nouveau · 1862–1918

Klimt was the leading figure of the Vienna Secession and one of the defining artists of Art Nouveau, celebrated for paintings that combine oil with gold and silver leaf to extraordinary decorative effect. Almost all of his major works remain in Vienna, where the Belvedere and the Kunsthistorisches Museum hold the largest collections.

Key works

The KissPortrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer IJudith and the Head of Holofernes
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Frequently asked questions

How many Gustav Klimt paintings are on display in Paris?

Our current data shows 1 Gustav Klimt painting on display in Paris, held at the Musée d'Orsay.

Which museum in Paris has the most Gustav Klimt paintings?

Musée d'Orsay holds all 1 known Gustav Klimt work in Paris.

Where else can I see Gustav Klimt's paintings?

Gustav Klimt's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Gustav Klimt

Planning your visit to Paris

Pre-book entry to the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay, especially in summer — queues without a ticket can exceed an hour. Many Paris museums offer free entry on the first Sunday of each month. A day transport pass (carnet) is better value than buying individual Métro tickets.

Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.