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Klimt.

Love his use of pattern and gold on all his peices thsat are quintessentially Klimtian

Original Post: Who is your favourite famous painter?

I have many favourite painters, male and female who continuously inspire me. The awe and respect of their work will never go away, and this proves to me that their influence will be around forever.

One of my favourite portrait painters is John Singer Sargant. To me he had the supreme skill to convey a human form and presence. His illusionistic mastery with paint and sensitivity is something that can never be achieved by creative technology or any other medium. And his influence today is a good example to show that painting is still relevant and will never die out.

I'm interested in favourite painters of others on here. This could also be a way to introduce historic painters from other countries, artists that many may not be familar with.