Gustav Klimt's "The Kiss" (or "The Lovers") draws thousands of visitors to the Belvedere in Vienna every year. Created at the height of his "Golden Period," this painting is without doubt the masterpiece of the Jugendstil. In this fully illustrated volume, drawing on the latest research, the authors review the creation, significance and history of this ever-popular work, as well as information about the role of women in the artist's life and paintings, offering a visual feast and an enjoyable read for all enthusiasts of the Viennese Jugendstil and its greatest master.