Painting titled "GUSTAV KLIMT - The…" by Gustav Klimt, Original Artwork, Oil

GUSTAV KLIMT - The Kiss Fullview - oil Painting by Gustav Klimt

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Original Artwork Painting, Oil

Artworks classification

Original Artwork

Original Artwork refers to any work that is considered authentic and not a copy or imitation of the original works of an artist. Original artwork can be any type of painting, sculpture, performance, or other media. There are many types of original media. Mixed media includes oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings. For workshop paintings that bear evidence of master craftsmanship, this attribution must be further qualified. While they may be less valuable for different reasons, reproductions and copies have had a tremendous impact on our experience. They reach a greater audience than originals and act as a tonic against commodification. Original Artwork could also refer to the first work, which is always preceding all others. It could also refer to a prototype or a model from which other works can be made. Each work bears great similarities to the original.
Dimensions Height 24in, Width 20in
Categories Paintings under $500 Figurative

The identity of the people depicted in this painting is not exactly clear; some suggest that it is Klimt himself and his beloved partner, Emilie Floge. However, that is sheer speculation as Klimt made it a point never to paint himself.

Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) was one of the most innovative and controversial artists of the early twentieth century. Influenced by European avant-garde movements represented in the annual Secession exhibitions, Klimt's mature style combines richly decorative surface patterning with complex symbolism and allegory, often with overtly erotic content. This work of art has the same emotions and beauty as the original. Why not grace your home with this reproduced masterpiece? It is sure to bring many admirers!

The Kiss Fullview by Gustav Klimt is a 20" X 24" Oil Painting, On Canvas.

It is a hand painted oil reproduction of a famous Klimt painting, The Kiss Fullview. The original masterpiece was created in 1907-08. Today it has been carefully recreated detail-by-detail, color-by-color to near perfection.

Gustav Klimt, the Vienna master painted the Kiss painting in 1907. The painting depicts a couple surrounded by a gold blanket and ornaments sharing a moment of shear passion - the perfect kiss.

In the oil and gold masterpiece, the man appears standing as he holds in his arms the kneeling woman. The two seem to be positioned on a flower field, kissing, totally engaged with one another. The woman seems to be following the lead of her partner, but is not taking an active part.

The patterns of the man are mostly black and white rectangles, while the woman is engulfed in flowers.

The identity of the people depicted in this painting is not exactly clear; some suggest that it is Klimt himself and his beloved partner, Emilie Floge. However, that is sheer speculation as Klimt made it a point never to paint himself.

Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) was one of the most innovative and controversial artists of the early twentieth century. Influenced by European avant-garde movements represented in the annual Secession exhibitions, Klimt's mature style combines richly decorative surface patterning with complex symbolism and allegory, often with overtly erotic content. This work of art has the same emotions and beauty as the original. Why not grace your home with this reproduced masterpiece? It is sure to bring many admirers!

This print comes unframed. Seller will gladly assist the buyer with framing ideas and options available at very affordable prices.

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About this artwork: Classification, Techniques & Styles

Oil

Paint consisting of pigments bound with linseed oil or carnations. The traditional technique consists of superimposing layers of paint increasingly rich in oil for a solid and durable hanger.

Figurative

Figurative and colorful painting having taken the liberty of including all forms of art without border of cultural genre and geographic origin, without hierarchy of values between high and subculture.

Technic Painting

Painting is an art form of painting on a surface by aesthetically applying colored fluids. Painters represent a very personal expression on supports such as paper, rock, canvas, wood, bark, glass, concrete and many other substrates. Work of representation or invention, painting can be naturalistic and figurative, or abstract. It can have narrative, descriptive, symbolic, spiritual, or philosophical content.

Artist represented by Artmajeur Editions

Gustav Klimt

Austria

Gustav Klimt was a renowned Austrian symbolist painter, celebrated for his distinctive and ornate style that profoundly influenced the art world at the turn of the 20th century.[...]

Gustav Klimt was a renowned Austrian symbolist painter, celebrated for his distinctive and ornate style that profoundly influenced the art world at the turn of the 20th century. Born on July 14, 1862, in Baumgarten, near Vienna, Klimt was the second of seven children in a family of modest means. His father, Ernst Klimt, was a gold engraver, a detail that would later resonate in Gustav’s own use of gold leaf in his paintings.

Klimt began his formal artistic training at the Vienna School of Arts and Crafts (Kunstgewerbeschule), where he studied architectural painting. Early in his career, he worked alongside his brother Ernst and fellow artist Franz Matsch, forming the "Company of Artists" (Künstler-Compagnie) and focusing on large-scale public works, including murals and ceiling paintings in theaters.

In the 1890s, Klimt's style evolved, and he became a leading figure of the Vienna Secession, an avant-garde movement that sought to break away from traditional academic art. His work began to incorporate a more symbolic and allegorical approach, characterized by elaborate patterns, erotic themes, and a bold use of gold leaf. This period produced some of his most famous works, including "The Kiss" (1907-1908) and "Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I" (1907).

Klimt's art often focused on the female form, exploring themes of sensuality and femininity. His works are known for their intricate detail, rich textures, and the juxtaposition of realistic and abstract elements. Despite facing criticism for the erotic nature of his art, Klimt's innovative approach earned him a prominent place in art history.

Throughout his career, Klimt was commissioned to create numerous portraits and decorative pieces for affluent clients, further cementing his status as a leading artist of his time. His influence extended beyond painting to decorative arts, contributing to the development of Art Nouveau.

Klimt remained dedicated to his craft until his death on February 6, 1918, in Vienna, due to complications from a stroke and pneumonia. His legacy endures through his iconic works, which continue to captivate audiences worldwide and inspire countless artists. Gustav Klimt’s unique blend of symbolism, sensuality, and decorative artistry has left an indelible mark on the world of art.