the baby gustav klimtThe Baby is a symbolist work by Gustav Klimt. The painting depicts a young sleeping child, wrapped in a cocoon of drapery with floral and geometric patterns, characteristic of Klimt's style. The composition features a close up of the baby, his peaceful face and small clasped hands evoking the innocence and fragility of childhood. The shapes and colours of the drapery, mixing warm and cold tones, create a visual harmony that invites contemplation.