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Art Nouveau - pretty girl kisses a green serpent
Art nouveau postcard design by Nini Hager (Raphael Kirchner using his wifes name for certain works) of a beautiful girl kissing a serpent. Date: circa 1900
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Artistic Austrian Beautiful Danger Eden Evil Fantasy Forbidden Innocence Kirchner Kiss Kisses Kissing Nouveau Pact Raphael Risk Serpent Stylised Nini
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This Art Nouveau postcard design, titled "The Kiss of the Serpent," was created by the Austrian artist Nini Hager, also known as Raphael Kirchner, around the turn of the 20th century. The image features a beautiful young woman in an ethereal garden setting, where she tenderly presses her lips to the coiled form of a green serpent. The serene expression on the girl's face contrasts sharply with the danger and forbidden allure of the creature she embraces. The Art Nouveau style, with its emphasis on organic forms, intricate patterns, and fluid lines, is beautifully showcased in this stylized and decorative work. The delicate curves of the girl's body and the sinuous lines of the serpent are expertly rendered, creating a sense of harmony between the human and the natural world. The story behind this image is open to interpretation, but some have suggested it may be a reference to the biblical tale of Eve and the serpent in the Garden of Eden. The risk and danger inherent in the girl's actions, as well as the symbolism of the forbidden fruit, add depth and complexity to the image. Despite the potential evil and temptation represented by the serpent, the girl's innocent and trusting kiss conveys a sense of trust and even love. The artistic pact between the human and the natural world is a common theme in Art Nouveau, and this image is a stunning example of the style's ability to explore the boundaries between beauty and danger, innocence and temptation.
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