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Vienna's Kunsthistorisches Museum holds 5 works 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.
Kunsthistorisches Museum
Vienna · 5 works on display
The Kunsthistorisches Museum is one of the great art museums of the world — a Ringstrasse palace built to house the Habsburg imperial collections, with extraordinary holdings of Bruegel, Titian, Velázquez, and Vermeer. Allow a full day for the painting galleries alone.
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
Frequently asked questions
How many Gustav Klimt paintings are on display in Vienna?
Our current data shows 5 Gustav Klimt paintings on display in Vienna, spread across the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Vienna has the most Gustav Klimt paintings?
Kunsthistorisches Museum holds all 5 known Gustav Klimt works in Vienna.
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 Vienna
Vienna's main art museums are centred on the Ringstrasse and the MuseumsQuartier — the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Albertina, Leopold Museum, and Belvedere are all within 20 minutes' walk of each other. The Vienna City Card offers unlimited public transport and discounts at many museums. Pre-booking is rarely essential except for specific temporary exhibitions.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.