#posts: wc

Like many of Klimt’s works that depict embraces, The Kiss conceals the man’s face and focuses instead on the woman. In this work, the young woman’s facial expression and closed eyes simultaneously evoke feelings of abandonment, ecstasy and delight. Although the position of the man may appear intrusive, the way his hands gently hold her face evoke feelings of tenderness and warmth.

The lovers appear in an unbreakable embrace, yet despite the fact they are intertwined on a flowerbed, they are also on the edge of an abyss, threatening to disappear forever. The man and woman are the only figures in this artwork where they are shown giving into their desires, completely untouched by time or reality.