Serena Lederer

Serena Lederer was a prominent figure in early 20th-century Vienna, known as the mother of Elisabeth Lederer and a subject of Gustav Klimt's artwork. Her portrait, painted by Klimt around 1903, is recognized for its ethereal quality and striking gaze. The Lederer family faced significant hardships during World War II when their art collection was seized by the Nazis, but Serena's portrait has survived and is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.