The Kiss by Gustav Klimt by Gustav Klimt Reproduction For Sale

Klimt’s signature piece from the Gold period and one of the world’s most recognizable artworks, The Kiss (1907-1908), was an incredibly valuable piece even before it reached the astronomical prices of late-twentieth century auctions. Intricately worked with gold leaf, the painting is a departure from the artist’s usual taste for the female form, and celebrates art for art’s sake and love for the sake of love. A more delicate, bombastic, and glorious triumph of form and style is difficult to find from any artist in any period. A starkly linear work, Klimt rejoices in a playful reproduction of high-Byzantine ornamental and devotional art, as nature and human forms are entwined through the embrace, in this defining work of the Art Nouveau period. This ‘new art’ promoted by Klimt and his contemporaries proposed an elegant and ornamental style reflecting an affection for contemporary architecture, furniture, jewelry and interior design in the hope of achieving a ‘total’ work of art. This meditation on the relationship between forms of artistic expression was characterized by highly stylized plants reflecting the increasing standardization of man-made materials. Owing much to the Byzantine mosaics that Klimt had seen on his travels to Ravenna, The Kiss is far from an obedient reproduction. The Byzantine mosaics of the 6th - 7th century are devotional journeys of self-absorption and dedication. Klimt, on the other hand, secularizes the style replacing the figure of God for that of the truth and beauty of art and love as the figures combined in an embrace echo the rhythms and dynamism of the ornamental design. The trance-like state and rapt depiction of the forms mirrors that of his contemporaries in sculpture such as Rodin, as well as Brancusi’s sculpture of the same title. Therein Klimt achieves the same formal intensity as a well-wrought block of stone. Klimt’s passionate painting was also a reflection of his rampant personal appetite, fathering at least 14 illegitimate children, and a reflection of his affection for his life-time companion Emile Floge, who was said to be the female model of the painting.
Buy the The Kiss Reproduction by Gustav Klimt. Choose a custom size for your favorite oil painting. Order in a few clicks!

Reproduction of The Maiden by Gustav Klimt – Galerie Mont-Blanc

Gustav Klimt the Kiss Print, Museum Poster, Famous Art Painting, Klimt Reproduction,modern Art, Klimt the Kiss, Wall Art Decor, Digital Art

The Kiss (Full View) by Gustav Klimt paintings reproduction for sale Oil painting canvas art

Creative Reproduction of 'The Kiss' - Xenia Glassart - Glass, Sculptural & Artistic - ArtPal

The Kiss by Gustav Klimt for sale : Jacky Gallery, Oil paintings reproductions and supplier

Gustav Klimt - The Kiss (detail) — Spiffing Prints

Cheap Gustav Klimt Kiss Canvas Paintings Reproductions Classical Famous Wall Art Posters Klimt Kiss Pictures For Living Room Decor Background

Gustav Klimt The Virgin - Mosaic Reproduction , Human figures

LA PASTICHE The Kiss (Full View - Luxury Line) by Gustav Klimt Gallery White Framed People Oil Painting Art Print 24 in. x 28 in. KLG1839-FR-26240920X24 - The Home Depot

Framed painting size (not including frame): Customary 16 X 20 Filigree Frame - Gold Finish 100% handmade oil painting on artist grade canvas