Gustav Klimt & Emilie Flöge
The golden couple of "The Kiss"
The painter Gustav Klimt and the fashion designer Emilie Flöge, his companion of 27 years; they never married, but she is believed to be the woman embraced in "The Kiss," and he spoke her name with his dying breath.
01Why it matters
Behind the most reproduced painting of love lies a free, creative and discreet relationship.
02The conflict
Klimt's bohemian life and his many other affairs.
03The iconic moment
"Get Emilie": Klimt's last words.
04What survived
"The Kiss," in Vienna's Belvedere Palace.
05Where to travel
06Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of Gustav Klimt & Emilie Flöge famous?
Behind the most reproduced painting of love lies a free, creative and discreet relationship.
How does the story of Gustav Klimt & Emilie Flöge end?
"Get Emilie": Klimt's last words. "The Kiss," in Vienna's Belvedere Palace.
Where can you visit the story of Gustav Klimt & Emilie Flöge?
You can visit Belvedere Palace, in Viena. Home to "The Kiss."
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