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The Kiss by Klimt, but it’s Hannigram from NBC’s series Hannibal

Gustav Klimt (1862-1912) was probably one of the most iconic artists of Wiener Secession movement. He and his peers believed in representing some faces of reality that they shouldn’t have painted, and in bringing up elements that at time were considered forbidden by their conservative colleagues. As such, they deeply explored the sexual component of their subjects, highlighting the power of an embrace or a kiss and at the same time refusing to hide violence and eroticism in their utter form. Doesn’t it ring a bell? NBC’s series ‘Hannibal’ is just as daring, focusing on unveiling taboos and feelings. As Bryan Fuller gave us a tour of Hannibal and Will’s complicate -but also beautiful- relationship, he did not leave anything out. The protagonists have both been shown to have been trough so much, but still they shared such a strong connection: betrayal, hurt and suffering but also forgiveness, comfort and tenderness. In this masterpiece, the controversy of affection and brutality coexisting is presented to us, on the thin line where the two can meet.

Who hasn’t seen this canvas, even once in their lifetime? The Kiss (1908-1909) is the archetype of connection. As extravagant as it may seem, it hides tons of deeper meanings, inviting us to dive right in to explore them. The subjects of the painting are two young lovers, caught in the intimate act of cuddling.

Let’s take a look at the figure in the left side of the painting. It is shown to be wearing a robe, adorned with a geometric motif. The pattern represents this sort of composure, in an almost apparent detachment from feelings: the colours are cold and dark, the shapes are full of edges and nothing is left to casuality. It also reflects a sense of elegance in its regularity. Hannibal’s attitude is not dissimilar. He is a brilliant and cultured man, but he does not let himself get lost in emotions often: he makes a point of keeping up this illegible expression, only tinted in a mysterious and dark politeness, behind which everything is calculated in detail. Even when it comes to the physical matter we cannot deny it: his straight hair always kept in place and his three piece suits match his personality even too well.

Now, the figure on the right. It wears a robe too, but this time it does not strictly cover the integrity of its body: shoulders, arms and legs are exposed to the eye of the observer in all of their anatomical perfection. The shapes on the garment are free from every kind of structure: they are colorful and lack pointed corners. They are cheerful, they vibrate and express vitality and passion. They are the tangible representation of everything that comes with emotions. Will’s empathy allows him to see the beauty but also the atrocities, in a moltitude of faces of the same medal. He lacks organization and his feelings are shown in an intense yet delicate way. They blossom and grow through the show, like the floreal decoration. His hair is mostly curly and free and he chooses his clothes in a rather unartistic way.

Although the figure on the left may appear almost intrusive in his posture, there is pure tenderness in the way in which it caresses its lover’s face, its hands are gentle and warm. It is not dissimilar to the situation in which Hannibal cherishes Will’s cheeks: it is shown many times in the three seasons that he pretty much appreciates doing so.

In the canvas, the facial expression of the subject on the left is concealed, and all of the observer’s attention is drawn toward the one on the right. It is not only the artist’s choice, but it is also an act of worship towards its beauty. It is known that Hannibal has always been searching for things that could be defined as pleasant, both in their aspect and their contents, and considered Will one of them, enough to attract his attention more than anyone else ever had.

In detail, the expression of the figure evokes a sense of abandonment, almost a momentary pause from reality surrounding it, where everything which is not its lover disappears from its perception and even time stops. In particular in this scene from season 2, we can see a microchange in Will’s expression as soon as Hannibal’s hand touches his face almost tenderly: a storm of emotions lays behind his gaze, but at the same time he cannot do anything but concentrate on the moment, on the man in front of him, and on everything that rapid interaction can mean to them.

Last but not least, despise being intertwined in an unbreakble embrace, the two are still standing on a cliff, which represents an abyss, threatening to disappear forever. Still, there is a golden aura around them, like a thick golden cloak, which encircles the couple in the promise of hope and immortality for their love, even when their bodies will no longer exist.

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came home drunk last night and got way too excited to see my cat

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Goth gf and pastel gf but they are birds 💕

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Friendly reminder that Arthur compared Merlin to:

a stoat

a daffodil

So, a tiny adorable animal and a delicate beutiful flower.

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Idk if it's true but.......it reminded Merlin to me.

(Credits to coolguyyibo on twitter)

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Two sides 🪙

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Tarot Cards part 2

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there is no difference

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background music from windows xp installation. few people actually heard it, because it was set to play before the audio drivers were configured.

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you know, i hope the ending of the cindereki drama CD isn't foreshadowing for how ep 12 is gonna go- 💀💀💀💀

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🧁🍬 Sugarpop Sprinkles Path Collection 🍬🧁

I made some yummy sprinkles icing paths because it suits my island name! 😋 They’re designed to overlay the dirt path, but I can make ones without the transparent pixel too. Pattern codes in thread! Enjoy~ Creator ID: 1491-2674-0096

Pattern Codes under the cut:

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i did the thing

looking for ny creator code is easier (probs) but !!

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Match del trío mariposa 💖💕

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no richies were harmed in the making of this comic.

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Matching clothes for you and the wife