Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) - “The Kiss, 1907”. Gesigneerd in de plaat. - 40 x 40 cm.

Gustav Klimt: “The Kiss, 1907”.

Signed on the plate.

Authorized offset lithograph on heavy, premium pearl-matte satin paper (approximately 290 g/m²).

Condition: the work is in excellent condition.
Format: 40 x 40 cm.

The original artwork The Kiss is painted by Gustav Klimt between 1907 and 1908.

The work is an iconic example of Viennese Jugendstil (Art Nouveau), characterized by the use of gold leaf and richly adorned robes. The image depicts an intimate embrace of a couple in a flowery field, often seen as a symbol of love and connection.

The original masterwork is in the collection of the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere in Vienna.

Egon Schiele was an important figurative painter from Austria in the 20th century. He produced an abundance of vibrant paintings and drawings, the vast majority of which depict the naked female form.

As a protegé of Gustav Klimt, Schiele became known for his raw, psychological intensity and daring depictions of the human form. His work broke with the ornamental sensuality of the Vienna Secession and introduced a radical honesty that explored vulnerability, sexuality, and the complexity of human emotions. Schiele’s distinctive style is marked by expressive line work, distorted anatomy, and a striking use of color and space. His portraits and nudes, often confrontational in their gaze and posture, reveal an uninhibited exploration of desire and identity. The artist’s ability to capture both physical tension and psychological depth sets him apart from his contemporaries and confirms him as a central figure in the transition from Symbolism to Expressionism.

Today, Schiele’s works are among the most sought-after on the art market. Original drawings and paintings regularly fetch prices of several millions of dollars at major auction houses. Paintings such as Houses with Colorful Laundry (1914) have earned more than 40 million dollars, while his expressive figure drawings are highly valued by collectors worldwide.

Never framed and kept in a dark archival storage between protective acid-free paper.
The shown photos are part of the description.

This artwork is carefully securely packaged and shipped in protective acid-free paper.
No shipping possible to the Canary Islands.

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