Art historian Jeff Mishur of Art Excursions will discuss the works of Austrian artist Gustav Klimt, highlighting important examples of Klimt’s work including The Beethoven Frieze & The Woman in Gold.
Mishur also places Klimt within the art historical context of the late 19th century Symbolist movement. Jeff Mishur is co-owner of Art Excursions, a company that provides private guiding in Chicago, lectures, and boutique art and culture tours in the United States. A popular speaker about art history and travel, he has taught at the university level for many years.
Join us for other events in our Focus on Austria series:
Viennese Cuisine Monday, October 3rd 2pm, Virtual Register here
Delightful Salzburg Thursday, October 6th 1pm, Auditorium Learn more
Seven Days in Vienna Thursday, October 20, 1pm, Auditorium Learn more
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, The Man Behind The Music: Thursday, October 27, 7pm, Virtual Register here
Armchair Travels is generously funded with a gift from the Rutherford Family Trust.
From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.
