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6 works across 1 institution
Washington DC's National Gallery of Art holds 6 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.
National Gallery of Art
Washington DC · 6 works on display
The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square houses one of the world's great collections of Western European painting, from the 13th to the 19th century, with particular strength in the Dutch Golden Age and Impressionism. Entry to the permanent collection is free.
Study of a Nude Old Woman Clenching Her Fists, and Two Decorative Objects
National Gallery of Art
c. 1901
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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 Washington DC?
Our current data shows 6 Gustav Klimt paintings on display in Washington DC, spread across the National Gallery of Art. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Washington DC has the most Gustav Klimt paintings?
National Gallery of Art holds all 6 known Gustav Klimt works in Washington DC.
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 Washington DC
Washington DC's Smithsonian museums — including the National Gallery of Art, American Art Museum, and Hirshhorn — are all permanently free to enter. They're clustered along the National Mall and easily walked between. The National Gallery has two buildings connected by an underground passage; the East Building houses 20th-century art.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.