The Lady in Gold

The Lady in Gold
by Anne Marie O'Connor [759.36 Kli]

Klimt's painting was originally titled "Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer," but when the Nazis acquired it, (i.e. stole it) they changed the name to the "Lady in Gold," since Adele was Jewish. Many years after World War II, Adele's heirs filed suit to obtain the portrait. The book touches on both art and history and on the emotions that both can evoke. -- recommended by Rianne S. - Walt Branch Library

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