The Stolen Kiss
1819
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1819
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting shows a woman in a white dress being kissed by a man in a red robe. The woman is sitting on the man's lap, and he is holding a floral staff in his left hand. The woman's right arm is around the man's neck, and her left arm is resting on his chest. She has a look of surprise on her face. The man is looking down at her with a gentle expression. The background of the painting is dark, with some greenery visible behind the couple. The overall mood of the painting is intimate and romantic. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Benjamin West.
