The Kiss by Gustav Klimt

"The Kiss" by Gustav Klimt depicts a couple embracing passionately in a meadow. The man,
dressed boldly, kisses the woman, who's elegantly dressed. They're surrounded by gold,
symbolizing their strong connection. The woman is shown lovingly. The figures' identities are
unclear, making it a timeless symbol of romantic love.
Tampuhan by Juan Luna
"Tampuhan" by Juan Luna (1895) shows two Filipino lovers, Ariston Bautista Lin and Emiliana
Trinidad, upset with each other in a fancy room. The painting highlights their rich status with
elegant clothes and a luxurious setting. The painting also shows that there is a celebration
outside, not a fight between couples. The man is watching a parade during a special event, shown
by a red cloth on a neighbor's balcony.

Nighthawks by Edward Hopper

Edward Hopper's painting "Nighthawks" shows four people in a late-night diner in New York
City. They seem alone and lost in their thoughts, even though they're together. The dark, empty
streets outside add to the feeling of isolation. This painting reflects how life in a big, busy city
can be both exciting and unsettling. It was made after World War II, and you can feel a sense of
disconnection and uncertainty that the war brought to people's lives. The people in the diner
seem trapped, watched behind the glass window, which makes us feel like we're spying on them.
This makes us think about how people can feel lonely, even in a crowd.

Liberty Leading the People by Eugene Delacroix

Delacroix painted "Liberty Leading the People" in 1831 to show the French July Revolution. The
big painting features a half-naked woman symbolizing freedom, leading a group of fighters.
She's a mix of old and new symbols, wearing a hat linked to the working class and carrying a
flag and gun. Some people found her too realistic, showing dirty skin and maybe underarm hair.
The fighters represent different types of people involved in the revolution, like rich folks,
workers, and students, each with their own clothes and weapons. The scene is chaotic, with
fallen people showing the cost of the fight. In the background, Notre Dame stands in the middle
of smoke, showing the setting.

Recuerdo de Patay by Simon Flores

"Recuerdo de Patay," also known as 'The Dead Child,' is a painting from 1896. It depicts a
sleeping infant and was probably made as a reminder of the child who passed away. Back then,
wealthy families used such paintings to remember their loved ones because photography wasn't
widely available yet. The artist was skilled in a detailed style called miniaturismo. This style
focuses on small details, like the baby's face and the fine clothes they wear in the painting. It's
likely that the family wanted to preserve the memory of their young family member who died too
soon.