Gustav Klimt

Gustav Klimt, a man whose name evokes images of gold leaf, sensuous figures, and very expensive posters adorning dorm room walls, was a central figure in Vienna's Art Nouveau movement. He co-founded the Vienna Secession, effectively telling the old guard to take their stuffy academic art and, well, secede with it.

His most famous work, 'The Kiss,' is less a painting and more a luxurious, shimmering explosion of affection, perfect for any art-loving couple's anniversary gift. Klimt’s