Kissed Collection (#4)

The Embrace, ca. 1883. Private Collection

A Man Trying to embrace a Woman. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

The Love, c. 1900. Found in the collection of Galerie moderniho umeni v Roudnici nad Labem

The Kiss. Found in the Collection of Munch Museum, Oslo

Two lovers (Self Portrait With Wally), 1914-1915. Artist: Schiele, Egon (1890-1918)
Two lovers (Self Portrait With Wally), 1914-1915. Private Collection

Kiss in the Field, 1905. Artist: Munch, Edvard (1863-1944)
Kiss in the Field, 1905. Private Collection

A young Man kneeling before a Lady. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
A young Man kneeling before a Lady. Found in the collection of I. Brodski Museum, St. Petersburg

Elegant Loving Couple, ca. 1600. Artist: Master of Prague (active c. 1600)
Elegant Loving Couple, ca. 1600. From a private collection

The Kiss, 1897. Artist: Borisov-Musatov, Viktor Elpidiforovich (1870-1905)
The Kiss, 1897. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Kiss. Artist: Behrens, Peter (1868-1940)
The Kiss. Found in the collection of Museum fur Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg

The Kiss. Artist: Hayez, Francesco (1791-1882)
The Kiss. Found in the collection of Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

Amorous Couple and a Servant, 1696. Artist: Mu in Musavvir (1617-1708)
Amorous Couple and a Servant, 1696. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Allegory of love, 1895. Artist: Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918)
Allegory of love, 1895. Found in the collection of the Vienna Museum

Love, 1895. Artist: Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918)
Love, 1895. Found in the collection of the Vienna Museum

Lovers, 1914-1915. Artist: Schiele, Egon (1890?1918)
Lovers, 1914-1915. Found in the collection of the Leopold Museum, Vienna

Notes on Etiquette - Greeted with a Kiss. Nothing more readily conduces to a pleasant visit than a kindly, hearty greeting. Date: 1908

San SebastiᮮFestival 2009. Le Refuge
SPAIN. Donostia. French actress Isabelle Carr頩s kissed by director Fran篩s Ozon and actor Louis-Ronan Choisy as they take part in a photocall after the screening of their film Le Refuge

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TESS OF THE D URBERVILLES: " As he passed them he kissed them in succession where they stood, saying Good bye to each as he did so"

Laid his arm round the girls neck, and kissed her twice upon the cheek

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DOROTHY FORSTER: " She saluted me with great politeness, and Frank (whom she kissed) with peculiar tenderness."

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DOROTHY FORSTER: " He kissed me on the forehead and lips, and so I left him."

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" Then she packed up such few things as she wanted, and kissed her father, with her prim little black silk bonnet on, ready to start.", 1880

It was a pleasant thing to see Mr. Pickwick in the centre of the group
XJF394277 It was a pleasant thing to see Mr. Pickwick in the centre of the group, illustration from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (engraving) by English School

MATT: Monk drew her towards him and kissed her on the cheek
MATT: " Monk drew her towards him and kissed her on the cheek." DRAWN BY JOSEPH NASH

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CHEETAH - being kissed by girl (Acinonyx jubatus) Date:

MATT: Monk drew her towards him and kissed her on the cheek. DRAWN BY
MATT: " Monk drew her towards him and kissed her on the cheek." DRAWN BY JOSEPH NASH

J Hassall. Georgy Porgie
Georgie Porgie, pudding and pie, kissed the girls and made them cry. 20th century

A gentleman about to kiss a ladys hand
An illustration accompanying an extract from Wilkie Collins book, The Law and the Lady. The caption reads: Major Fitz-David sets matters right in his irresistible way

Kissing the Hand 1921
A lady in a ball dress is kissed upon the hand by an admirer. The large red fan she carries in the other may come in handy to beat the men away!

Kissing the Popes foot
Pope Leo XIII sits while his foot is ceremoniously kissed by various church dignitaries

Pius VII Returns
Pius VII returns from exile following Napoleons defeat : his feet are kissed by Carlo Emanuele IV as he enters St Peter s, and he forms a reactionary government

Falklands / Return
Veterans of the conflict are kissed by their wives and girlfriends on their return to Britain

Job in his Prosperity
Jobs cloak is kissed during his prosperity

S. Rosa Di Viterbo
Santa Rosa of Viterbo has her uncorrupted hand kissed by pope Pius VI, who then as a thank-you to the nuns, allows them to kiss his feet

Germans Troops Leaving
German troops return to the Front, kissed and waved goodbye from their womenfolk

Panier Dress ?1777
A lady, in a gown with low, square decolletage and wide hoops or paniers, enters a box at the opera. Possibly a grande robe a la francaise

House that Jack Built 2
This is the farmer sowing his corn that kept the cock... that wak d the priest... that married the man... that kissed the maiden...that milk d the cow... that toss d the dog

Georgie Peorgie, Pudding and pie, kissed the girls and made them cry. When the girls began to play, Georgie Peorgie ran away

Germain and Clotaire
SAINT GERMAIN, bishop of Paris, depicted having his vestment kissed by Clotaire I, king of the Franks, thus acknowledging his authority

Georgie Porgie / Andre
Georgie Porgie, pudding and pie, kissed the girls and made them cry. When the girls came out to play Georgie Porgie ran away

Picwick & Mistletoe
Mr Pickwick was kissed by every one of them - first on the chin, then on the nose, and then on the spectacles - The Pickwick Papers

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"Capturing the Essence of Love: A Journey Through Iconic Kisses in Art and History" Step into a world where passion transcends time, as we explore the captivating power of the kiss. From renowned artists like Edvard Munch and Gustav Klimt to historical moments that shaped our society, these kisses hold stories waiting to be unveiled. In "The Vampire II, " painted between 1895-1900 by Edvard Munch, an intense embrace reveals a forbidden love that both enthralls and terrifies. Similarly, Antonio Ambrogio Alciati's masterpiece "The Kiss" portrays a tender moment frozen in time, evoking emotions beyond words. Munch returns with another enchanting piece titled "The Kiss" from 1895. This painting captures the raw intensity of desire as two figures merge into one passionate union. In contrast, Peter Pan & Wendy's innocent peck reminds us of youthful affection and everlasting friendships. Gustav Klimt's "The Kiss" from 1907-1908 showcases his signature style with intricate patterns adorning a couple locked in an eternal embrace. The artist beautifully intertwines love and artistry on canvas. Moving beyond artistry lies history itself - Kaiser at Osborne kissing Victoria's coffin symbolizes mourning for lost love while honoring Queen Victoria's legacy. Silvio Allason's poignant creation "The Kiss" from 1910 immortalizes an intimate moment shared between two souls bound together forever. Not all kisses are born out of romance; some carry political significance too. A cartoon depicting Maurice de Saxe's camp shows how even amidst war, stolen glances and secret kisses find their way into soldiers' hearts. Unveiling societal struggles comes forth through titles like "Suffragettes Who Have Never Been Kissed. " These brave women fought for equality but yearned for simple acts of tenderness denied to them due to societal constraints. Lastly, a whimsical lithograph portrays the unconventional.