This work was painted in 1908, but its history began earlier, in the late 1890s, when Klimt was commissioned to paint the ceilings at the University of Vienna.
The work was considered offensive and was heavily criticised by society. Klimt decided to travel to Italy, where he found inspiration in the Church of San Vitale in Ravenna and St Mark’s Basilica in Venice.
Following criticism, Klimt decided to travel to Italy, where she found inspiration in:
The golden mosaics, symbolism and spirituality would forever mark his work.
I invite you to experience his story before visiting ‘The Kiss’ and thus, for a moment, see through his eyes and try to understand what she tried to reflect in this magnificent work that has been interpreted by so many since its creation.
Venture into Hietzing, a suburb of beautiful Vienna, and stroll through Villa Klimt,
where his presence can still be felt and where he spent the last eight years of his life creating.
Klimt’s roses
Did you know that Gustav Klimt loved gardening, especially roses?
You can visit them, smell them and feel how they were also a source of inspiration for his paintings.
Lake Attersee
Let’s travel to northern Austria, to Lake Attersee, with its beautiful trails and landscapes.
Here, time stands still, life is simple, and the light on the water is special. If you love photography, this place is unique.
Let’s spend a day in Hallstatt.
The combination of nature, deep history and culture makes it an unforgettable experience.
A place that captivated Gustav Klimt and inspired many of his incredible works.
