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The Kiss of the Sphinx
Franz von Stuck
1895 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic Symbolist masterpiece depicting a primal, mythological embrace set against a brooding, atmospheric horizon.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Muted red
About the piece
Franz von Stuck's 1895 work, 'The Kiss of the Sphinx', is a quintessential example of European Symbolism. The painting masterfully contrasts the luminous, ethereal skin of the figures against a dark, nocturnal background and a striking streak of crimson sky, exploring themes of mythological mystery and fatal attraction.
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