Klimt The Kiss Spiral Earrings

$40.00 at Art Institute of Chicago.

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Born in 1862, Austrian painter Gustav Klimt became known for the highly decorative style and erotic nature of his works. “I have never painted a self-portrait. I am less interested in myself as a subject for painting than I am in other people, above all women.” These earrings are inspired by a detail in the painting “The Kiss” done in 1908. Details: •    Solid brass, electro-plated with gold finish•    Glass beads•    Ear wires are gold plated•    Dimensions: Hangs approx. 1"