About Klimt Ceramic Vase The Kiss (1907-1908)

This Gustav Klimt Ceramic Vase features the vienna secessionist artist’s iconic work “The Kiss” (1907-1908)representing the powerful bond between Man and Woman. His paintings are large allegorical canvases which combine linear construction and rich colors often illustrating a world of beautiful women and nudes against a bejeweled background. Now in the Österreichisches Galerie Belvedere, in Vienna. The ornamental facade seems to hide a pure almost esoteric feeling of felicity, portrayed in a classical manner, nestling in a bed of flowers. In accordance with the Jugendstil tradition, these lovers appear to be detached from the world. An impression that is reinforced by the application of shades of gold and gold leaf. Details on Ceramic Vase The Kiss (2907-1908):

• Dimensions: 10.9 x 6 x 5.2 inches
• Weight: 1.5 lbs (est)
• Material: Ceramic
• Inspired in the Austrian Symbolist artist Gustav Klimt’s masterwork “The Kiss” (1907-1908)

About Gustav Klimt

Gustav Klimt was an Austrian symbolist painter who was considered to be particularly controversial during his time. Klimt “main subject in his work was the female body. He became known for the highly decorative style and erotic nature of his works, which were seen as a rebellion against the traditional academic art of his time. Klimt was a prominent member of an innovating group of artists called “The Vienna Secession” and is considered to be one of the main pioneers of modern art. Apart from this, his ornamental Jugendstil style evokes an irresistible feeling which is inspired by the “fin-de-siècle” of 19th century Vienna: elitist, liberal middle class, decadent, pleasantly-decorative. Klimt combined monumental style with Byzantine-like ornamental art and classical symbolism, created against the background of romanticism which was so characteristic of his time. His work was criticized for being too sensual and erotic, although they’ve proven today to be some of the most memorable paintings to ever emerge from the Vienna Secession movement. Klimt “Golden Phase” is quite possibly his most widely recognized period of art. This period emerged following positive reactions to his work and subsequent financial success. Many of his paintings during this time, including The Kiss, were made with gold leaf.