Montblanc Masters of Art Homage to Gustav Klimt Limited Edition 888 - Fountain Pen
The story of human civilization could not be imagined without artists, their singular view of the world and their many masterpieces. Montblanc spotlights the indelible mark artists have left on our collective culture with its Masters of Art collector line, a series of collections honoring great artists’ quest for self-expression across disciplines, a quest Montblanc both celebrates and participates in as a Maison rooted in fine craftsmanship. The line’s second collection pays tribute to the creative visionary Gustav Klimt, considered one of the most important artists of Art Nouveau and symbolism.
Gustav Klimt (July 14, 1862 - February 6, 1918), a skilled colorist and representative of a new decorative aesthetic beyond the borders of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, expanded his horizons beyond traditional art at the age of 35 and ushered in a radical style change by founding the Vienna Secession: a new, progressive artists’ association. In his rebellion against stereotypical concepts in art and society, Gustav Klimt was a pioneer of the avant-garde, experimenting with new, uncommon means of expression. He fused realistic representation, ornamentation and abstraction in a style that reached its culmination in his large-format, visionary portraits often depicting women. He created momentous, gold-infused paintings such as The Kiss, as well as abstract murals such as the Beethoven Frieze and the Stoclet Frieze.
Like every Masters of Art collection, the proportions of the cap and barrel of the writing instruments correspond to the golden ratio, a timeless aesthetic principle connecting many of the world’s most admired artworks. The key design details featured across each of the five limited editions that make up the Masters of Art Homage to Gustav Klimt collection are inspired by Klimt’s artistic influences and vision. The overall shape is inspired by the Vienna Secession movement, with the “cuts” created by the rings symbolizing the cuts in the Secession architecture. The cone is inspired by the dome of the Vienna Secession building, while the green inlay recalls the color of the group’s magazine Ver Sacrum.
The specially designed clip refers to Klimt's Pallas Athene painting: the slightly curved lines ending in three spirals correspond to the decoration on the painting’s forged metal frame, which Klimt commissioned for his painting of the goddess. The spiral ornamentation, a typical motif found on Mycenaean gold jewellery, refers to Athene's Greek homeland. The “GK” featured on every edition is Gustav Klimt’s monogram published in the XIV catalogue for the Vienna Secession in 1902.
The Limited Edition 888
The Montblanc Masters of Art Homage to Gustav Klimt Limited Edition 888 commemorates Klimt’s active commitment to the Vienna Secession and features design highlights from his Beethoven Frieze – the large format masterpiece created for the Secession building. The relief-like solid Au 750 yellow gold overlay on the platinum-coated cap, with its spirals and vertical lines symbolizing the strings of a lyre, refers to the golden ornamentation of the Beethoven Frieze. Two-dimensional lines inspired by the façade reliefs of the Secession building shine against the matte background of the platinum-coated cap and barrel.
The combination of solid Au 750 yellow gold and platinum-coated metal on the cap and barrel, enriched by a malachite cabochon in the cone, echoes the experimental and luxurious materials typical of Gustav Klimt’s aesthetic. The handcrafted solid Au 750 yellow gold nib is adorned with finely engraved graphic elements that form the typical geometric language seen in many of Gustav Klimt's works. The Montblanc emblem that crowns the edition is crafted from mother-of-pearl and embedded in solid Au 750 yellow gold.
Nib Material: 18k gold
Filling Mechanism: Piston
Specifications for Fountain Pen
| Collection | Masters of Art |
| Type | Fountain Pen |
| Body Material | Gold & Platinum |
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Capping |
Screw |
| Width | 18.2 mm |
| Length |
146.5 mm |
| Weight |
93.2 g |
| Limited Edition | Yes |
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