Who was Emilie Flöge? Muse to painter Gustav Klimt, avant-garde designer, forgotten icon!

Emilie Louise Flöge (30 August 1874 - 26 May 1952, Austria, Vienna)
From muse and lifelong companion to painter Gustav Klimt, to fashion innovator and forgotten icon - Emilie Flöge was much more than a character in a painting and research shows us the valuable role she played in Vienna’s social and cultural life in the early 1900’s. So, let's get to know more about this fascinating and complex woman of the Viennese Secession!
Art presented in the video:
0:00:29 - Gustav Klimt, Portrait of Emilie Flöge, 1893
0:00:29 - Gustav Klimt, Portrait of Emilie Flöge, 1902
0:00:29 - Gustav Klimt, The Kiss, 1907-1908
0:01:26 - Gustav Klimt, Portrait of Emilie Flöge, 1891
0:01:26 - Ernst Klimt, The German Renaissance (detail with the portrait of Helene Flöge Klimt), 1891
0:01:26 - Gustav Klimt, Pauline Flöge in Rococo Costume (study for the painting Buffoon in the ad-lib theatre in Rothenburg), 1892-1894
0:02:12 - Wiener Werkstätte (Dagobert Peche), Vase, early 20th century
0:02:12 - Wiener Werkstätte (Koloman Moser), Pair of Deckchairs, 1901
0:02:12 - Wiener Werkstätte (Josef Hoffmann), Brooch for Emilie Flöge, c. 1905
0:06:30 - Gustav Klimt, Mother and Child (detail from Three Ages of Woman), 1905
0:07:04 - Gustav Klimt, The Kiss (detail), 1907-1908
0:07:07 - Gustav Klimt, Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer (detail), 1907
0:07:28 - Gustav Klimt, Portrait of Sonja Knips, 1897-1898
0:07:33 - Gustav Klimt Portrait of Fritza Riedler,1906
0:09:31 - Gustav Klimt, Danae, 1907-1908
0:09:32 - Gustav Klimt, Lady with Hat and Feather Boa, 1909
0:09:35 - Gustav Klimt Goldfish, 1902
0:10:26 - Gustav Klimt, Island in the Attersee, 1902
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[@mikahansen2395]

Appreciate you mentioned it, because Flöge may be considered the Viennese Chanel (and also, let's not forget Lanvin, Paquin and Vionnet, all superbly talented women, determined to make fashion comfortable though each in her own style). Voice/research/presentation is very good - thank you.

[@LayersInArt]

Thank you for watching and writing your thoughts on this episode, I appreciate it 🌹

[@sheilawatson6148]

beautifully put together, also I loved her designs and the dresses that she wore, incredible talent.

[@LayersInArt]

Thank you for watching and writing your kind thoughts! She was extremely talented and deserving of world-wide recognition in her own right!

[@bevalexander9243]

This video left me asking why we've not heard more about this amazing, trailblazing woman. So interesting and informative about two dedicated artists.

[@LayersInArt]

Somehow, history forgot about her, but we can learn about her life and work and, this way, we give back some of what was taken away from her :) Thank you for watching, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@kathygustafson7994]

Absolutely love Emilie Floge. My dream would be to travel back in time to have tea with her and Margaret Macdonald Macintosh. How tragic that none of her creations have survived.

[@LayersInArt]

You have very good taste, Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh was also such a brilliant female artist. Thanks for watching and writing your thoughts! 🌹

[@sweetpea1662]

She was also a true artist ! And very beautiful.

[@brucetidwell7715]

Amazing woman! "The Painted Kiss" is a beautiful historical fiction novel about their relationship that seems very well researched.

[@nicknelson9306]

From Denver - An important story very beautifully and professionally presented. The creativity and humanity of both Emilie Floge and Gustav Klimt were well represented. Thank you!

[@LayersInArt]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to write such a nice comment, it really means a lot!

[@user-qb3uc8jc5u]

Beautiful and interesting. ❤

[@LayersInArt]

Thank you for watching! Glad you liked it!

[@IntrepidFraidyCat]

Excellent video! I feel so heartbroken over the loss of her work and the artworks he left to her. I'm looking forward to your next episode. New subscriber from Texas 👍🏻🤠

[@LayersInArt]

Welcome and thank you for your kind words, they mean a lot! Hopefully you’ll enjoy the next one just as much, take care!🌷

[@julia-ff9kt]

I agree that your research, presentation and voiceover were excellent. Enjoyed it very much, thank you.

[@LayersInArt]

Thank you for watching and for your very nice comment, I'm happy you enjoyed it 🌷

[@annanardo2358]

Klimt paintings are beautiful !😍

[@hetcarvalho]

Amei saber mais um pouco sobre eles, principalmente sobre ela, que talento para moda!!

[@therealzilch]

Super gemacht und faszinierend! Danke aus sonnigem Wien, Scott

[@LayersInArt]

Vielen Dank fürs Zuschauen, Scott! Ich freue mich, dass es dir gefallen hat!

[@donnarogers7732]

Fascinating. Facts I never knew.❤️🇺🇸🥴

[@LayersInArt]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to write your kind thoughts! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Take care!🌹

[@chantalrochon3566]

Thank you for this video 😊😊😊😊

[@LayersInArt]

Thank you for watching! 😊🌺

[@PhilGregoryFX]

Interesting video, well presented. Thank you :-)

[@LayersInArt]

Thank you also, for watching and taking time to write :)

[@chucktaylor4958]

What a women!

[@Alfred-oz3zy]

To be a muse is a sad unrewarding job-

[@LayersInArt]

So true and it certainly wasn't rewarding for Emilie, but hopefully she gets the deserved recognition nowadays

[@mjoelnir58]

Emilie,not Emily

[@LayersInArt]

Yes, that's correct, Emilie, not Emily. From what I've seen, though, its just more common to use Emily for the English speaking community :) Thanks for your comment and for watching! :)

[@annanardo2358]

14 illegitimate children ?? What was he thinking ? What a scandal . I had no idea he was so scandalous. He knocked up all those women, how awful.😖😖😖😜😜😯😯😮

[@LayersInArt]

Oh, yes, he was very scandalous indeed and Vienna adored him 🤷...it would be interesting to know if at least one of his many children inherited his great painting talent :)

[@bevygaines]

She has an afro!!!!

[@rachelsremedies2602]

He was very talented but he looked like he had poor hygiene habits,like not bathing.!!!

[@LayersInArt]

🤭🤭🤭😄