Socks – The SunflowerSunflower has an unequivocal Klimt magic in its ethereal sparkles and contours. The triangular composition, resembling some of his most famous works, has led many to believe it is a metaphor for a portrait of his life companion, Emilie Flge.Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) was an Austrian symbolist and the leader of the art nouveau group Vienna Secession. Artistically gifted from a young age, he made a living as a painter of architectural decorations before developing his own very unique style. Many of his work was centred around the female form – even being considered somewhat pornographic in his time – and extensive use of metallic gold in his palette of colour. The son of a gold engraver, Klimt incorporated the use of gold leaf into his later works.Painted in 1907 – a time at which the artist was working alongside his mentor and close friend Van Gogh – Sunflower falls along Klimt’s ‘Golden Phase’. Though lesser-known, his landscapes possessed the same ethereal and sparkly nuances that characterized much of his work Clearly hinting at a human shape, the sunflower is placed prominently in the centre of this painting in a triangular composition, similar to some of his other works, most notably The Kiss. This has led to the belief that, on a metaphorical level, this could have been meant as a portrait of Klimt’s life companion, Emilie Flge. The self-contained portrayal of a beautiful, yet lonely flower could correspond to the lifelong relationship between herself and Klimt that was never clearly defined.80% Combed Cotton, 17% Polyamide, 3% Elastane. Made in Portugal using the most advanced craftsmanship to produce the finest seamless socks.Wash inside out (40C/100F max). Do not tumble dry, iron.SIZE GUIDE:Large: L: 41-46, UK (7-11), US (8-12)Medium: M: 36-40, UK (4-7), US (4-7)