The Kiss is a discreet expression of Klimt's emphasis on eroticism and the liberation therein. It falls in line with his exploration of fulfillment and the redeeming, transformative power of love and art. The Kiss is an exception from Klimt's usual portrayal of woman as the lascivious femme fatale.
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