Vintage Kiss Print by Peter Behrens, 1898

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The Kiss by Peter Behrens

Celebrate a romantic subject through vintage graphic art with Peter Behrens’ The Kiss, dated 1898 in the listing. This Art Nouveau reproduction offers a personal choice for a bedroom, reading corner or gallery exploring affection through different artists’ work. Choose it for an appreciation of Jugendstil design or as a thoughtful anniversary gift connected with a shared interest in art.

About the artwork

The intimate theme provides a different approach to romantic wall art from a conventional scenic view. It invites an appreciation of graphic design alongside the subject of a kiss, without requiring a fixed story about the figures. This product is a modern reproduction for wall display, not an original 1898 sheet or a hand-worked print. The named artist and listed date are retained without assigning an unverified sitter identity, edition or provenance.

A personal romantic gallery

Imagine placing the print above a bedside table, with warm wooden furniture, softly textured linens and favourite books nearby. Its romantic connection can make the space feel personal without requiring every accessory to follow a matching motif. Alternatively, introduce it to a living-room gallery where vintage graphic artwork sits alongside paintings with related themes.

A smaller size can join an established arrangement, while a larger format gives the subject a more prominent place. Pair Behrens’ work with Cadell’s two-figure composition, then add Grimshaw and Barbier for contrasting interpretations of romantic subjects. Matching frames can help connect the pieces while allowing their individual artistic approaches to remain distinct. Consider the available wall area and usual viewing distance when selecting your size.

Paper, printing and finish

This reproduction is produced using giclée printing on 200gsm matte art paper. Giclée describes the method used for this modern reproduction, rather than the original artwork’s technique. Select a print-only version if you would like to use your own frame, or choose a framed option with a black frame and white mount. Each of the three paper sizes is available in both finishes.

Choose your size

• Small: 11 × 14 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Medium: 12 × 16 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Large: 18 × 24 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Framed options include a black frame and white mount. Select your preferred size and finish above.

Pair it with

Explore another graphic two-figure composition with Francis Cadell’s The Parting. Add John Atkinson Grimshaw’s Lovers on a Moonlit Lane and George Barbier’s Parfum Tendre (1922) for a gallery connected by romantic themes and vintage illustration.

Explore more Art Nouveau artwork

Discover companion decorative designs in our Art Nouveau prints collection to build a gallery around flowing lines and turn-of-the-century graphic art.