The Kiss, c.1907/08 by Gustav Klimt
Canvas Print - 2628-KLG
Location: Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, AustriaOriginal Size: 180 x 180 cm
Giclée Canvas Print | $75.74 USD
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*Max printing size: 41.3 x 41.3 in
*Max framing size: Long side up to 28"
"The Kiss" will be custom-printed for your order using the latest giclée printing technology. This technique ensures that the Canvas Print captures an exceptional level of detail, showcasing vibrant and vivid colors with remarkable clarity.
Our use of the finest quality, fine-textured canvas lends art reproductions a painting-like appearance. Combined with a satin-gloss coating, it delivers exceptional print outcomes, showcasing vivid colors, intricate details, deep blacks, and impeccable contrasts. The canvas structure is also highly compatible with canvas stretching frames, further enhancing its versatility.
To ensure proper stretching of the artwork on the stretcher-bar, we add additional blank borders around the printed area on all sides.
Our printing process utilizes cutting-edge technology and employs the Giclée printmaking method, ensuring exceptional quality. The colors undergo independent verification, guaranteeing a lifespan of over 100 years.
Please note that there are postal restrictions limiting the size of framed prints to a maximum of 28 inches along the longest side of the painting. If you desire a larger art print, we recommend utilizing the services of your local framing studio.
*It is important to mention that the framing option is unavailable for certain paintings, such as those with oval or round shapes.
If you select a frameless art print of "The Kiss" by Klimt, it will be prepared for shipment within 48 hours. However, if you prefer a framed artwork, the printing and framing process will typically require approximately 7-8 days before it is ready to be shipped.
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Painting Information
In Gustav Klimt's "The Kiss," the viewer is immediately drawn into a world of opulence and intimate connection. Completed in 1907-1908, this iconic piece showcases Klimt's signature use of gold leaf, creating a shimmering aura around the entwined lovers. The composition is a masterclass in balance, with the figures centrally placed, their bodies almost merging into a single entity under the golden cloak.
The embrace is tender yet passionate, the woman's face serene and accepting, while the man gently kisses her cheek. The mosaic-like pattern of their robes is striking, combining geometric forms with organic motifs, symbolizing the harmony of male and female elements. The golden robe adorned with rectangles and squares contrasts with the softer, more floral patterns on the woman's garment, highlighting the union of strength and delicacy.
Klimt's use of color is both bold and delicate. The golden background, punctuated with subtle, swirling patterns, gives the painting an almost otherworldly feel. The foreground, with its vibrant meadow of flowers, adds a touch of natural beauty, grounding the ethereal scene in reality.
The texture of the painting is rich and varied, from the smoothness of the gold leaf to the intricate detailing of the flowers and patterns. The overall effect is one of opulence and intimacy, drawing the viewer into the private world of the lovers.
In "The Kiss," Klimt has created not just a painting, but a timeless symbol of love and connection, where every detail speaks to the depth of human emotion and the beauty of unity.
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