People crying about the painting being Austrian History
are really missing the point. This painting would not exist if Altman's uncle had not paid for its creation. There would not be a f*ing painting if Altman's Uncle had not PAID Klimt to create it! They were patrons and friends of Klimt. They paid money for him to take the time and paid for the material to make the painting. If you pay for something then it is yours. They did not pay Klimt to create some public piece of art. It hung in their apartment until it was stolen. We are not talking about art created by some sort of slave labor like perhaps the pyramids. Or some art work commissioned by force from a King or Tzar. This was a simple business transaction.
So if you really desire some great piece of art for the public either create one yourself or PAY somebody to make it for you. Otherwise, F* Off.
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