El beso, Hayez Dimensions (inches):65.75 x 52.76 in. the elder brother and his

the elder brother and his friends look on with disdain

Original composition rich in textures and colors

far removed from any theatricality

suggests a certain degree of detachment

While other paintings from the series vary in palette and focus

El beso, Hayez Dimensions (inches):65.75 x 52.76 in. the elder brother and hisThe painting The Kiss, created in 1859, is a work by Francesco Hayez, an exponent of Italian historical romanticism. In the work, we find as protagonists two lovers wrapped in a passionate kiss, a completely new subject in the portraits of the time. Observing this canvas, we cannot fail to mention another famous kiss in the history of art, available in our gallery: The Kiss by Klimt.