10 must-see masterpieces at the Belvedere in Vienna
Quick answer
The Belvedere's must-see works are Klimt's The Kiss (1907–08) and Judith (1901), the portraits of Fritza Riedler and Sonja Knips, Schiele's Death and the Maiden, David's Napoleon Crossing the Alps and a selection of works by Kokoschka, Monet and Van Gogh.
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The 10 key works
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Upper Belvedere · Klimt
The Kiss — Gustav Klimt (1907–08)
Vienna's most famous work and an icon of Art Nouveau. A couple embracing on a flower meadow, wrapped in gold leaf.
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Upper Belvedere · Klimt
Judith — Gustav Klimt (1901)
A biblical heroine turned into a sensual, defiant figure wearing a gold choker.
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Upper Belvedere · Klimt
Fritza Riedler — Gustav Klimt (1906)
Portrait of a Viennese society lady against a decorative, almost Byzantine background.
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Upper Belvedere · Klimt
Sonja Knips — Gustav Klimt (1898)
One of Klimt's first major portraits, close to Symbolism and the Secession style.
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Upper Belvedere · Klimt
Adam and Eve — Gustav Klimt (1917–18)
One of his late works, left unfinished at his death.
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Upper Belvedere · Schiele
Death and the Maiden — Egon Schiele (1915)
An embracing couple in a dramatic farewell, with Schiele's characteristic angular line.
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Upper Belvedere · Schiele
The Family — Egon Schiele (1918)
One of his last works, calmer in tone, painted shortly before his death.
- 8
Upper Belvedere · Kokoschka
Oskar Kokoschka
The Belvedere holds works by Kokoschka, a key figure of Austrian Expressionism.
- 9
Upper Belvedere · 19th century
Napoleon Crossing the Alps — Jacques-Louis David (1801)
A heroic portrait of Napoleon crossing the Great St Bernard Pass. One of the versions of the image.
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Upper Belvedere · Impressionists
Monet and Van Gogh
A small selection of French Impressionists and Post-Impressionists.
How to see them all in one visit
They are all in the Upper Belvedere, so a visit of about 2 hours is enough. Start with Klimt first thing, then Schiele and the rest. If a room is closed for a temporary exhibition, the day's floor plan shows where each work has moved. You can follow the order in our 2-hour route.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Klimt's The Kiss?
In the Upper Belvedere in Vienna, in the rooms devoted to Klimt.
Is Adele Bloch-Bauer at the Belvedere?
No. The Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I is at the Neue Galerie in New York. In Vienna you can see other Klimt portraits.
What is in the Lower Belvedere?
Temporary exhibitions and historic rooms of the Baroque palace. The permanent Klimt collection is in the Upper.
How many Klimt works are there?
The Belvedere has the world's largest Klimt collection, with a selection of his most important works.