The Kiss Klimt

It was painted at some point in 1907 and 1908 during the height of what scholars call his golden period.

The kiss klimt. This can be seen through one of his famous artwork the kiss der kuss. Gustav klimt the kiss 1907 8 oil and gold leaf on canvas 180 x 180 cm österreichische galerie belvedere vienna. This painting is one in which klimt deviated from his portrayal of dominant in women in the form of a femme fatale. Created by beth harris and steven zucker.

The austrian artist gustav klimt shared his golden period to the whole world. At a remarkable 72in x 72in 180cm x 180cm its powerful presence resounds from the wall as the life size figures wrapped in gold embrace. It is also the high point of the artist s gold period which was characterized by his use of gold leaf in his work. The ministry bought it.

Vienna austria the kiss probably the most popular work by gustav klimt was first exhibited in 1908 at the kunstschau art exhibition on the site of today s konzerthaus. The kiss is klimt s most popular work and visitors flock annually to see it in vienna s austrian gallery. He was able to create numerous art works that evoked love passion and beauty.