Stoclet Fries im Speisezimmer des Palais Stoclet 1905
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The Stoclet Palace is a private mansion built by architect Josef Hoffmann between 1905 and 1911 in Brussels, Belgium, for banker and art lover Adolphe Stoclet. Considered Hoffman's masterpiece, the Stoclet's house is one of the most refined and luxurious private houses of the twentieth century.
The mansion is still occupied by the Stoclet family and is not open to visitors. It was designated as a world heritage site by UNESCO in June 2009.
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This integration of architects, artists, and artisans makes Stoclet Palace an example of Gesamtkunstwerk, one of the defining characteristics of Jugendstil. The sketches of Gustav Klimt|Klimt's work for the dining room can be found in the permanent collection of Museum für angewandte Kunst Wien|Museum für angewandte Kunst (MAK) in Vienna.
