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A print of “The Kiss” by Francesco Hayez on your wall
The blue of satin, the warm brown of a cloak and soft light on a stone wall - Hayez's The Kiss is one of the most romantic paintings in the history of art and at the same time an exceptionally decorative composition. As a bedroom picture it will bring tenderness and a theatrical mood; in a glamour or modern classic living room it will play off navy, gold and upholstered furniture; and in a hotel room it becomes a subtle compliment to couples. A print of The Kiss calls for a vertical crop - only then does it keep the slenderness of the figures and the rhythm of the steps. 5 mm acrylic glass gives the satin depth and sheen, as if the fabric really shimmered, while Dispa board is a light, eco-friendly option for smaller interiors. Enter any dimensions in the artMonte configurator and we will print the picture exactly for your wall.
Francesco Hayez (1791-1882)
The Kiss
About the artwork
On the stone steps of a medieval castle a young man in a hat and cloak embraces a woman in a dress of blue satin; his foot resting on the step suggests that he is about to leave. Hayez showed the painting at the Brera in Milan in 1859, just after the battles for the unification of Italy, and the scene was read as an allegory of the alliance with France. Today it is the most famous painting of Italian Romanticism and a symbol of the Risorgimento.
- Artist
- Francesco Hayez
- Original title
- Il bacio
- Year
- 1859
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, 112 x 88 cm (Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan)
“The Kiss” in an interior
Visualisations on sample walls: a panel print and a full-wall wallpaper. Click to enlarge.
Frequently asked questions about printing “The Kiss”
Which materials can I order a print of “The Kiss” on?
Your options: Dibond 3 mm, Clear acrylic glass 5 mm, Foam PVC board 5 mm, Foam PVC board 10 mm, Dispa board 3,8 mm, Smooth wallpaper 350 g/m², Linen wallpaper Premium 270 g/m², Shell wallpaper 290 g/m², Cotton canvas 400 g/m², Framed print black frame, Framed print silver frame, Framed print gold frame. Rigid materials arrive ready to hang; wallpaper comes in 50 cm panels.
What size can “The Kiss” be printed in?
Any size - you enter the width and height in centimetres (from 20 cm up to 200 × 200 cm on boards, up to 750 × 350 cm as wallpaper). The file measures 3082 × 3840 px, which allows large-format printing with no loss of sharpness.
Can I print just a detail of “The Kiss”?
Yes. If the proportions of your format differ from the original, you drag the frame on the preview and choose the detail that will go on your wall. The price is recalculated automatically.
How much does a reproduction of “The Kiss” cost?
From €16.00 - the price depends on the material and the area (price per m² × dimensions, never less than the material's minimum price). You see the exact amount in the configurator once you enter the size.
Is a reproduction of “The Kiss” legal?
Yes. The work by Francesco Hayez (1859) is in the public domain, and the file comes from museum collections released under a CC0 / public domain licence.
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