"Austrian artist Gustav Klimt is known for his ethereal, pattern-rich portraits. Today, several of these canvases are considered masterpieces, though The Kiss, a particularly exquisite piece, seems to float above the rest." - Kelly Richman-Abdou writing for My Modern Met.
An oil-on-canvas painting by Austrian Symbolist painter Gustav Klimt. Painted at some time between 1907 and 1908, it depicts a couple clad in predominantly yellow Art Nouveau-inspired robes embracing each other. The Kiss has gone on to become an influential and famously recognised piece of art, being a commonly referenced piece by many future painters, and, especially since the painting's inclusion as the focal point of Elfen Lied's opening, it is common for contemporary fan artists to recreate the painting with the figures depicted being substituted for another couple.
Elements common in works influenced by The Kiss include:
