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The Kiss

An embrace, a meadow of flowers, and a shimmering expanse of ornament come together in Klimt’s most famous painting.

The Kiss
The Kiss · 1908–1909 · Sources ↗

Belvedere, Wenen

Two figures appear to form a single golden plane together. Yet their garments are not identical: angular shapes and rounded patterns each lend a distinct rhythm. The floral border at the bottom anchors this embrace, poised on the threshold between space and ornament.

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ARTWORK & PRODUCTS

Products featuring The Kiss

Magnetic bookmark, Set of 3,  Klimt: Kiss, Tree, Serpents

Magnetic bookmark, Set of 3, Klimt: Kiss, Tree, Serpents

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