[quote]"Austrian artist Gustav Klimt is known for his ethereal, pattern-rich portraits. Today, several of these canvases are considered masterpieces, though The Kiss, a particularly exquisite piece, seems to float above the rest." - Kelly Richman-Abdou writing for "My Modern Met":[https://mymodernmet.com/the-kiss-gustav-klimt/].[/quote]

An oil-on-canvas painting by Austrian Symbolist painter Gustav Klimt. Painted at some time between 1907 and 1908, it depicts a couple clad in predominantly yellow Art Nouveau-inspired robes embracing each other. [i]The Kiss[/i] has gone on to become an influential and famously recognised piece of art, being a commonly referenced piece by many future painters, and, especially since the painting's inclusion as the focal point of [[Elfen Lied]]'s opening, it is common for contemporary fan artists to recreate the painting with the figures depicted being substituted for another couple.

Elements common in works influenced by [i]The Kiss[/i] include:
* The posing of the couple.
* The predominantly [[yellow]] color palette.
* The famous yellow [[robes|robe]] adorned with yellow and black patterns.
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