Judith by Gustav Klimt, 1901 36x22max40 These illustrations transport the viewer

These illustrations transport the viewer to a time when South America was a land of untamed beauty and endless possibility

Llanwrtyd Wells

tracing the routes of adventurers

This exquisite map focuses on the intricate street patterns of Kirkcaldy

Montgomery Martin’s illustrious Illustrated Atlas

Judith by Gustav Klimt, 1901 36x22max40 These illustrations transport the viewerGustav Klimts Judith (1901) is a signature statement of Viennas fin de sicle glamour and psychological intensity. Working in the language of Art Nouveau, Klimt transforms the biblical heroine into a modern, self possessed figure whose half closed eyes and parted lips oscillate between seduction and menace. Set against an opulent, gold suffused ground and embroidered with delicate, nature inspired motifs, the luminous surface evokes Byzantine splendor