THE GAZE OF DEATH - T-SHIRT - PINK

T-SHIRT: THE GAZE OF DEATH - Gustav Klimt, between symbolism and mystery

This t-shirt contains an intense and magnetic fragment from Death and Life (1910–1915) by Gustav Klimt, one of the greatest exponents of Symbolist and Expressionist art of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this particular detail, the unsettling figure of Death dominates, depicted as a skeleton covered by a cloak decorated with abstract and dark-colored motifs, symbols of darkness and inevitability. Klimt portrays death not as a violent event but as a silent, contemplative presence, watching humanity with patience, awaiting its moment. This iconographic choice suggests a complex and meditative relationship between man and his existential condition. 
Wearing this t-shirt is a tribute to the haunting and profound allure of Klimt’s art - a conscious statement about the poignant and fleeting beauty of life and its inevitable end.

The eternal dialogue between Life and Death

In the complete composition, not shown in the t-shirt print, Klimt contrasts Death with a group of human figures representing the various stages of life: from birth to youth, through to old age, united in a single swirl of vitality and vulnerability. These figures, enveloped in warm colors and typically Klimtian floral decorations, embody the ephemeral beauty of life itself. The entire work is thus a powerful symbol of the eternal dualism between existence and its inevitable end, heightened by Klimt’s characteristic style of intricate decorations and vibrant surfaces, typical of his golden period, where he innovatively used decorative techniques close to Art Nouveau and Expressionism.

Gustav Klimt, painter of the soul and of gold

Gustav Klimt (1862–1918) was an Austrian painter fundamental to the history of European art, renowned for elevating Symbolism to the highest expressive levels. His works, rich in ornamental motifs and precious details, explore with intensity themes such as love, desire, and death, profoundly influencing all subsequent art.

T-Shirt Quality

100% cotton, 180 g/m², double-stitched neckline for durability.
Soft, breathable fabric with long-lasting quality print.
Recommended wash at 30 °C to preserve shape and colors.

Washing Instructions

Wash inside out by machine or by hand at 30 °C.
Hang dry from under the sleeves and air-dry, avoiding tumble drying.
Iron carefully, avoiding direct contact with the print to maintain its integrity.

Regular fit. Choose your usual size.