Thirty years ago, the United Nations stated that “a kiss is an internationally universal way of showing love, and also a sweet enjoyment.” A Briton even later chose July 6 to establish a new holiday event: “International Kissing Day.”
Since the invention of photography, this intimate and private moment has finally had its own stage.
Next, we’ll introduce the 10 greatest kissing photos in the more than four billion years of Earth’s history that, for their rich historical significance and value, are worthy of being regarded as classics. Let’s revisit these moving moments.
Victory Kiss
Alfred Eisenstaedt’s timeless classic “Victory Kiss,” 1945.
On August 14, 1945, news of victory reached home, and World War II ended amid cheers. In New York’s Times Square, a young sailor excitedly kissed a nurse he didn’t know. This photo became the most familiar and especially classic kissing moment in history and in the history of photography.
Kiss by the Hotel de Ville
Kiss by the Hotel de Ville, Robert Doisneau.
A kiss in front of the city hall.
The Kiss
The Kiss, Matthew Alan.
Envious passersby, towering buildings and a vast sky set off this couple, recording this moment of abandon.
Diana
Diana and Charles Kiss
The engagement kiss of Princess Diana and Prince Charles.
Beverly. Hills
Beverly. Hills
On October 19, 1968, in Milton, USA, photographer Leonardo captured an affectionate kiss between opera star Beverly Hills and her young daughter Murphy.
Antur Robinstein
Antur Robinstein
In 1959, the son of painter Antur Robinstein, young John, kissed his father’s cheek. In Boston, photographer Dmitri Kessel took this photo of the father and son.
Adam William
In November 1940, Adam William, the trusted US envoy to Vichy France, was about to take up his post. In Norfolk, USA, he kissed his grandson goodbye. The photographer who took this photo was Thomas.
Harold Lambert
Harold Lambert
War brings the tragedy of families torn apart and loved ones lost to countless households. In November 1961, Harold Lambert was about to head to the Vietnam War battlefield, and photographer George Silk recorded this heart-wrenching father-daughter farewell kiss.
Soldiers
Soldiers to the battlefield
In 1944, at a Pennsylvania train station. A soldier was about to head to the World War II battlefield, to fight for his country, his beliefs and his mission. He tightly embraced his girlfriend and gave her a deep farewell kiss.
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