Harmony of Direction

 

 

 

 

Klimt has used a variety of wavering vertical lines contrasting with a single, distant horizontal line to develop this curtain like veil of birch trees. The composition is very simple and held together by the strong, harmonious, vertical direction.

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To create the shimmering effect of light spilling through the curtain of trees, Klimt has used tiny patches of raw color. Strong orange, red and Ultramarine visually blend to create a glistening, animated feeling of dappled light, aided by the warm/cool color balance. (click to magnify)

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