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Artist recreates Gustav Klimt’s famous ‘The Kiss’ on beach for Valentine’s Day
An artist has recreated a giant version of Gustav Klimt's famous 'The Kiss' masterpiece on a beach in time for Valentine’s Day.
Claire Eason, 57, spent four hours painstakingly carving the 40ft picture into the sand on Beadnell Bay in Northumberland using a garden rake.
The retired GP was inspired by the natural rock formations on the beach which she incorporated into her tribute to Klimt’s 1908 artwork.
Gustav Klimt's symbolism masterpiece captures two people intimately embracing while kissing.
The Austrian created the oil-on-canvas painting using gold leaf.
It is permanently on display at the Austrian Gallery Belvedere.
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