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Gustav Klimt

1862–1918 · 19th–20th century · Austria · Symbolism

The Kiss — Gustav Klimt
The Kiss

How to recognize Gustav Klimt

Klimt fuses figures with shimmering gold leaf and dense ornamental pattern. Look for mosaic-like decoration, sensuous dreamy faces, and a flat, jewelled, Byzantine richness.

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