The Kiss Footle

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his kiss fair bliss mosaic deltaic bronze prints warm tints love flowed in gold 15 March 2023 Notes: The Kiss (Lovers) by Gustav Klimt is the most famous Austrian painting and the highlight of the permanent collection at the Upper Belvedere.The painting dates from 1907/08 at the height of Klimt’s “Golden Period” when the artist developed a new technique of combining gold leaf with oils and bronze paint.(photo and info credits to belvedere.com)

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I Am Anaya

Date: 11/8/2023 12:13:00 PM

Romantic footle, one of the best I've seen. The image makes for a great appendage. JCB thank you! I Am Anaya

Juliet Ligon

Date: 8/30/2023 4:50:00 PM

Clever footle, perfect for the image.

Jan Allison

Date: 6/19/2023 2:04:00 PM

what a lovely way to depict this lovely painting, hugs jan xx

Sotto Poet

Date: 6/3/2023 6:10:00 AM

JCB, your masterful fusion of Footle and Ekphrasis is truly exceptional. Your stunning footles pay homage to the artistic skill and intense emotion of The Kiss in a wonderful manner. Thanks for your uplifting comment on my page.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/8/2023 11:44:00 AM

such a cool idea, basing it on that painting

Susan Ashley

Date: 3/26/2023 9:12:00 AM

Dear JCB, your beautiful footles honor the artistic technique and the ardent passion of the The Kiss so wonderfully! Just lovely, my friend. Belated congrats on your contest win! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 3/25/2023 6:12:00 AM

Dear JCB, you are doing an extraordinary job by joining Footle and Ekphrasis together - very original! In few rhyming words, you wonderfully described a beautiful painting ! sorry I missed some of your poems when I was away! Love and hugs ~ Mala

Speaks Volumes

Date: 3/22/2023 12:20:00 AM

So sorry I am reading this late. Your Footle is superb. It describes the painting perfectly. Thank you JCB, I didn't know of this artist. I learnt and enjoyed at the same time.

Ann Peck

Date: 3/17/2023 2:32:00 PM

Your poem superbly describes Klimt's work, and is lovely in itself. Congratulations!

Valsa George

Date: 3/17/2023 2:29:00 AM

On closer examination only, I realized that it is a painting about a kiss. Jez, you have done an excellent job. Aptly described ! Congratulations on your win, dear friend.