The Kiss by Gustav Klimt is probably one of the most recognized works of art around the world. Installed in a cavernous dark room in Vienna’s Belvedere Castle the painting hangs alone on a vast wall, flanked by heavy burgundy drapes, like an altarpiece in its own cathedral. It’s become an iconic representation of love and lovers. It has inspired many reproductions, homages and adorned countless mugs, shower curtains, umbrellas, coasters and tea serving sets – a development sure to cause major concern to the artist were he ever to witness it.Klimt painted The Kiss between 1907 and 1908 in his studio in Vienna. The painting represents the classic Vienna Secession style and is considered a signature Klimt with all the graphic attributes we’d expect. In it Klimt depicts his personal life – the woman is Emilie Flöge, Klimt’s sister in law and muse, who was also widely considered to have been his lover – but also makes a direct reference to an 1897 painting by Edvard Munch of the same title (left). Going back even further both paintings were inspired by Rodin’s sculpture. While Munch’s painting reflects his personal demons, showing the couple against a heavy dark background, their faces merged into a featureless blank outline, Klimt’s version is much more romantic yet no less passionate.
The correct answer is - <span>Don’t keep seeing him if you don’t like him, because nothing would be worse than a loveless marriage. What Jane Austin is trying to say here that we shouldn't marry someone we don't actually love because that will only cause problems in the future. It is better to let them go to find someone they will love, who will also love them back. </span>
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