The Kiss by Gustav Klimt. A couple entwined in decorative, geometric-patterned gold robes embraces and kisses on a flowery precipice against a shimmering golden background.

The Kiss

Gustav Klimt

1907 · Oil Paint, Gold Leaf, Canvas

Gustav Klimt’s most celebrated masterpiece, an iconic symbol of Art Nouveau romance rendered in shimmering gold leaf and intricate patterns.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Commercial Space · Living Room · Bedroom
Placement
Reads best with enough surrounding space
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Olive green, Aged gold, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted during his 'Golden Phase' in 1907, Gustav Klimt’s 'The Kiss' represents the pinnacle of the Vienna Secession movement. The work features a couple enveloped in elaborate robes adorned with geometric and floral motifs, kneeling in a meadow of wildflowers that dissolves into a celestial, gold-dusted expanse.

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