Gustav Klimt struggled to finish Ernst's painting, feeling deep despair over the task. His sister wrote, 'He simply couldn't and despaired. When he got home, he would say 'I can't finish it!'.' This reflects the emotional weight of completing a project for a loved one.
In a tribute to his brother, Gustav added faces of family into the painting's crowd, blending personal history with artistic expression. He signed it with Ernst's name, honoring his brother’s memory.
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