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The Kiss (German: Der Kuss) is an oil-on-canvas painting with added gold leaf, silver and platinum by the Austrian Symbolist painter Gustav Klimt. It was painted at some point in 1907 and 1908, during the height of what scholars call his "Golden Period".
Learn about the story, meaning, and style of The Kiss, a shimmering masterpiece by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt. Discover how the painting depicts an intimate embrace, features intricate patterns and vivid colors, and belongs to the Secessionist and Symbolist movements.
- Gustav Klimt
- The Kiss
- Oil and gold leaf on canvas
- 1907-1908
Feb 23, 2021 · The Kiss by Gustav Klimt is one of the most iconic paintings from the Art Nouveau period. Klimt painted this rich oil painting with added platinum, silver, and gold leaf in 1907, at the height of his “Golden Period”. The Kiss depicts a couple wrapped in a loving embrace in typical Art Nouveau style. Not only is this painting the most loved ...
- Alicia du Plessis
- ( Author And Art History Expert )
Dec 12, 2023 · The Kiss is a symbolist painting by Gustav Klimt, depicting a couple in a golden embrace. It is the highlight of his Gold Period and the most popular work of his, featured on the Austrian 100 euro coin.
Jun 3, 2024 · The Kiss is an oil and gold painting on canvas by Gustav Klimt that was completed in 1908. It is considered to be one of the best paintings of the Vienna Sezession and is perhaps the most popular of Klimt’s works.
The Kiss (1908-1909) by Gustav Klimt Belvedere. The painting "The Kiss" from 1908/09 is undoubtedly Klimt's best-known work today. A pair of lovers, kneeling on a flower meadow and wearing lavish...
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See the most famous Austrian painting by Klimt, a golden allegory of love, at the Upper Belvedere. Learn about the history, technique, and meaning of this masterpiece and other exhibitions at the museum.
