Kiss of the Siren

Kiss of the Siren

Gustav Wertheimer (1847-1902)

Last quarter of the 19th century

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KISS OF THE SIREN

GUSTAV WERTHEIMER (PROBABLY AFTER)

LAST QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURY

Oil Painting on Canvas

Size: 22.3 x 16.75 in; 56.71 x 42.55 cm

Signed: Recto, lower left

The present work by an anonymous European artist recreates one of Gustave Wertheimer's most often copied works in paint and on porcelain, entitled “Kiss of the Siren”, depicting a erotic mythical Siren luring the Sailor to the bottom of the ocean with a passionate kiss.

Creator: Gustav Wertheimer (probably after)

Creation Year: Last quarter of 19th century

Dimensions: 22.3 x 16.75 in

Medium: Oil Painting on Canvas

Movement/Style: Romanticism

Period: 1875-1899

Condition: Fine