1art1 34929 Gustav Klimt The Kiss (z) Poster 91 x 61 cm

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There are several theories about the intended identities of the man and woman wrapped in a loving embrace. In terms of family life, Klimt had numerous affairs throughout his lifetime, and he is thought to have fathered around 14 children. In 1918, Klimt suffered a stroke leaving him paralyzed and hospitalized. During hospitalization, Klimt contracted pneumonia, and he died on February 6th, 1918.

The Kiss by Gustav Klimt is one of the most recognised and reproduced paintings in the world. Painted in Vienna in 1908, the evocative image of an unknown embracing couple has captivated viewers with its mystery, sensuality and dazzling materials.Alicia’s other areas of interest in Art History include the process of writing about Art History and how to analyze paintings. Some of her favorite art movements include Impressionism and German Expressionism. She is yet to complete her Masters in Art History (she would like to do this abroad in Europe) having given it some time to first develop more professional experience with the interest to one day lecture it too. Other historians have suggested that The Kiss reflects the moment when Orpheus turns to caress his love Eurydice as he loses her forever, from the tale of Eurydice and Orpheus. Many cite the slightly translucent appearance of the woman’s face as evidence for this interpretation.

Puchko, Kristy (June 8, 2015). "15 Things You Should Know About Klimt's The Kiss". Mental Floss. New York City: Dennis Publishing . Retrieved October 29, 2019. It has also been argued that in this picture Klimt represented the moment Apollo kisses Daphne, following the Metamorphoses of Ovid narrative. [11] Tobias G. Natter, Benedikt Taschen (2017). Gustav Klimt - The Complete Paintings. Taschen. p.552. ISBN 978-3-8365-6661-2. a b Pulver, Andrew (25 October 2023). "Klimt & The Kiss review – deep dive into the celebrated erotic masterpiece". The Guardian . Retrieved 25 October 2023. In 1892, following the untimely passing of his father and brother, Klimt began to embrace a more personal artistic style. This new style drew heavily on Symbolism and a broad range of influences outside of his classical training. Around 1897, we begin to see Klimt’s matured style emerging, and he established the Vienna Sezession.

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In 2012, 20th Century Fox released the action/romance movie This Means War starring Reese Witherspoon, Tom Hardy, and Chris Pine. The film features a scene where Pine and Witherspoon's characters tour a private Klimt collection, with The Kiss being the focal piece. [18] In February 2013 Syrian artist Tammam Azzam superimposed an image of the painting onto a bombed building in an unidentified part of Syria, in a work called Freedom Graffiti, to call attention to the plight of war in his country. [17] Many art historians believe that the Byzantineinfluence may reflect Klimt’s movements towards more stability by using inorganic and static forms. The Kiss is the height of Klimt’s Golden Phase. Alongside The Tree of Life and The Beethoven Frieze, this piece completes an allegory representing the union of erotic and spiritual love and connection. A detail of Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss (1907-1908); Gustav Klimt, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons