Gustav Klimt, The Kiss | Recycled Tote Bag

Gold Leaf Romance on a Klimt Kiss Tote Bag

This Klimt Kiss tote bag wraps a roomy recycled bag in the shimmer of Gustav Klimt's best-known painting. Gold and ochre tones glow around two embracing figures. Patterned robes of squares and circles blend into a golden field.

Carry it as a Gustav Klimt tote bag for errands, or as a gold art tote for museum trips.

Product Details

• Material: Recycled GREEN CIRCLE fabric
• Weight: 55 g / 1.98 oz
• Bag Size: 50 x 42 cm (19.7 in x 16.5 in)
• Zippered Storage Pouch: 12 x 12 cm (4.7 in x 4.7 in)
• Handle: 27 cm / 10.6 in
• Capacity: Carries up to 20 kg / 44 lbs
• Part Number: L1009
• Includes: Zippered pouch for storage. Safely slip it into another bag for extra storage.

Gold From Ravenna

Klimt painted The Kiss in 1907 and 1908. He used oil paint with gold leaf, and added touches of silver and platinum. The canvas is a perfect square, about 71 in on each side.

A trip to Italy in 1903 sparked his love of gold. Byzantine mosaics, such as those at Ravenna, showed him how glowing, flat surfaces could feel sacred. His father was also a gold engraver. The Klimt Kiss tote bag carries that glow.

Two Figures, Two Patterns

Look closely at the robes. His is built from rectangles, and hers from circles, ovals, and flowers. The patterns sit side by side and become one embrace.

He wears a wreath of leaves, and her crown sparkles like stars. The Austrian government bought the unfinished painting in 1908. This recycled foldable tote keeps that romance in motion.

Care and Storage

This Klimt Kiss tote bag uses recycled GREEN CIRCLE fabric that is water-resistant. Hand washing preserves the coating. Machine washing at 86 degrees F / 30 degrees C is fine in a washing bag.

When you are done, fold the Gustav Klimt tote bag into its zippered pouch. Hang it by the handle or store it flat. Keep the gold art tote out of long, direct sun to protect the print. Wipe the recycled foldable tote with a damp cloth between washes.

Display the Klimt Kiss tote bag on a hook when you are home. Gift the Gustav Klimt tote bag to a friend who loves museums. Pick the gold art tote for your next gallery visit. The recycled foldable tote also makes a thoughtful present.

The Vienna Secession and Gustav Klimt

Klimt co-founded the Vienna Secession in 1897. The group broke from academic art and made a local form of Art Nouveau. His Golden Phase includes this painting. Find more in our Modern Art Collection.

For More Reading from the Web

• Listen to two art historians read the gold, the patterns, and the Byzantine echoes. Gustav Klimt, The Kiss - Smarthistory
• Follow the painting from its Kunstschau debut to the Belvedere. The Kiss (Klimt) - Wikipedia