Eternal Love for You Christmas Tree | The Kiss Ornament

This Klimt Kiss ornament brings one of the most beloved paintings in art history to the Christmas tree. It reproduces The Kiss, painted by Gustav Klimt in 1907 to 1908 during his celebrated Golden Period, when he combined gold leaf and decorative pattern with the human figure.

The hand-finished detail captures Klimt's careful distinction between the two figures. Strong, angular blocks decorate the man's robe, while soft, rounded floral motifs cover the woman's garment, so the eye can trace the difference even on a piece small enough to fit in one hand. A slim gold cord makes it ready to hang.

Presented in a branded gift box, this Gustav Klimt Christmas ornament makes a warm, art history-minded gift for collectors, art lovers, or anyone building a themed tree.

• Hand-painted resin ornament reproducing Klimt's The Kiss (1907 to 1908).
• Gold leaf pattern detail with angular and floral motifs distinguishing the two figures.
• Measures approx. 3.5 in H x 2.25 in W x 0.75 in D.
• Weighs about 3 oz, light enough for any tree branch.
• Comes with a gold hanging cord, ready to display.
• Presented in a branded gift box. PN ORKL01

About the Artwork: The Kiss

The Kiss shows a couple locked in an intimate embrace, wrapped together in a single robe of gold and pattern. Klimt painted it at the height of his Golden Period, a stretch of years when gilded surfaces and Byzantine inspired ornament defined his most famous work.

Since its completion, the painting has become a universal symbol of love and connection, reproduced more widely than almost any other work from the era. This art history Christmas gift shrinks that iconic embrace down to ornament scale, keeping the color and detail intact.

About the Artist: Gustav Klimt

Gustav Klimt (1862 to 1918) was a founding member of the Vienna Secession and one of the defining painters of Austrian Art Nouveau. His work moved away from academic tradition toward decorative pattern, symbolism, and a bold use of gold leaf drawn from Byzantine mosaics he had studied on his travels.

The Kiss remains the clearest expression of his Golden Period Klimt art, the years when he fused ornament and intimacy into paintings that still shape how audiences picture turn of the century Vienna.

Pair with More Klimt and Art Nouveau Gifts

This ornament pairs naturally with other Klimt and Art Nouveau inspired pieces for a golden, art filled holiday display.

• Explore our full Klimt and Mucha collection: Klimt and Mucha Art Nouveau Collection
• Combine with a Parastone figurine from the Parastone Museum Collection for a broader fine art display.
• Group with other art history ornaments for a tree that doubles as a small gallery.

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Background info about Klimt's The Kiss painting

Curator's Note

The Kiss has decorated books, scarves, and walls for more than a century, and now it can decorate a tree. This Klimt Kiss ornament makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who wants a little art history in their holiday decor.