Kiss of Victory 1878 - 1881

Sir Alfred Gilbert's "Kiss of Victory" is a poignant marble sculpture depicting an angel embracing a young warrior. Created between 1878 and 1881, the piece conveys the triumph of peace over war, with the angel's protective embrace and the warrior's relaxed posture representing a moment of tranquility following a battle. The sculpture's naturalistic details and elegant composition demonstrate Gilbert's mastery of the Neoclassical style. Today, it resides at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.