BONUS EPISODE!! The History of Klimt's Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I a.k.a The Women in Gold!

Summary: <p><strong>Welcome to the Jo’s Art History Podcast, a podcast which celebrates all things art historical every single day!</strong></p> <p>IT’S CHRISTMAS!!!!</p> <p>So, what better way to spread the art history love and joy at this time of year than bringing you A BONUS EPISODE of the Jo’s Art History podcast!!!</p> <p>On today’s episode I talk to you about one of art history’s greatest stories of looted art - Gustav Klimt's Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I.</p> <p>Seized during the Nazi invasion of Vienna during world war 2, the work’s rightful owners had given up on ever getting the painting back until a scathing exposé was published in 1998 which CHANGED EVERYTHING!</p> <p>This story is so good, it was even made into a movie!</p> <p><strong>Artwork:</strong></p> <p>Gustav Klimt</p> <p><em>Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I</em></p> <p>1907</p> <p>Oil and Gold leaf on canvas</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Host: Jo McLaughlin</strong></p> <p>Website: www.josarthistory.com</p> <p>Instagram: @josarthistory</p> <p>All images referred to on the show can be found on my website here: www.josarthistory.com or on my Instagram page @josarthistory</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jos-art-history-podcast/message