Scene opens with Hercules and Wu Tang planning to steal that artwork
Wu Tang
Boss, what kind of artwork are we going to steal today?
Hercules
Today, we're going to steal an artwork called 'Lady with a Fan' by Gustav Klimt.
Wu Tang
Lady with a Fan? What's it about?
Hercules
It's a painting of a woman with chestnut curls, against a yellow backdrop with Oriental motifs. She's looking into the distance, holding a fan to conceal her bosom.
Wu Tang
Oriental motifs? What does that mean?
Hercules
Oriental motifs refers to elements and symbols inspired by East Asian cultures. In this painting, there are a flying phoenix, pink lotus blossoms, a long-legged crane, and a golden pheasant.
Wu Tang
Why are those symbols there?
Hercules
The phoenix symbolizes immortality, rebirth, and good fortune, while the pink lotus blossoms represent love and immutable beauty. The crane and golden pheasant are also considered auspicious symbols.
Hercules
This painting is influenced by Gustav Klimt's appreciation for Chinese art and Japanese woodblock prints.
Wu Tang
Who is the woman in the painting?
Hercules
The identity of the sitter is unknown, but there are speculations that she could be Johanna Staude, Klimt's life companion Emilie Flöge, or one of his favorite dancers. It's uncertain.
Wu Tang
Wow, it sounds really beautiful and mysterious!
Hercules
Indeed! The combination of the woman's gaze, the slipping silk robe, and the intricate background patterns make this artwork captivating and mesmerizing.
Bob, the US police, sniffs out their plan and arrives while Hercules is still talking.
