Klimt The Kiss Bookmark Gustav Klimt (July 14, 1862 – February 6, 1918) was an Austrian Symbolist painter and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement. Klimt is famous for his paintings, murals, sketches, and other artworks. His main subject was the female body, and overt eroticism characterizes his work. Due to consignment on behalf of family, price negotiations may take time or may be declined. To reduce shipping costs, we plan to ship using the cheapest shipping method and simple packaging. The shipping method may change. If you have any packaging requests, please consult us before purchasing.