Book description
In this passionate and atmospheric debut novel, Elizabeth Hickey reimagines the tumultuous relationship between the Viennese painter Gustav Klimt and Emilie Floge, the woman who posed for Klimt's masterpiece The Kiss -- and whose name he uttered with his dying breath. Vienna in 1886 was a city of elegant cafes,…
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Why read it?
1 author picked The Painted Kiss as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I adore Klimt's masterpiece The Kiss, and when I saw that this book was about the model for the painting, I knew I needed to read it.
The relationship between model and artist feels genuine and provides an enjoyable reading experience.
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