Gustav Klimt

Gustav Klimt (July 14, 1862 – February 6, 1918) was an Austrian painter and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Art Nouveau (Vienna Secession) movement.
For more information on Klimt and his wonderful drawings and paintings visit this beautiful site. There is also a movie about Klimt with the great John Malkovich in the role of Gustav Klimt and directed by Raoúl Ruiz - more on this site.