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Card for the Gurlitt Exhibition: Imagination and the Child Artist, 1881. Creator: Max Klinger
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Card for the Gurlitt Exhibition: Imagination and the Child Artist, 1881. Creator: Max Klinger
Card for the Gurlitt Exhibition: Imagination and the Child Artist, 1881
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Allegorical Capital Letter Card Crescent Moon German Text Imagination Klinger Max Lunar Magic Max Klinger Moon Allegorical Figure Aquatint
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Max Klinger's Card for the Gurlitt Exhibition: Imagination and the Child Artist, 1881, is an intriguing and allegorical work of art that invites the viewer to explore the boundless realms of imagination and creativity. The monochromatic etching and aquatint on ivory laid paper depicts two women, one holding a crescent moon and the other a globe representing the solar system. The women, dressed in flowing robes reminiscent of the Art Nouveau period, are engaged in a deep conversation, their gazes fixed on each other. The card, which served as an advertisement for the Gurlitt Exhibition in Leipzig, Germany, showcases Klinger's mastery of the etching technique. The intricate details of the women's clothing, the texture of the moon's surface, and the delicate lines of the stars in the night sky are all rendered with exquisite precision. The allegorical figures of the women represent the dual nature of imagination: the childlike wonder and curiosity, symbolized by the crescent moon, and the mature, intellectual understanding, represented by the globe. The card's text, written in German, reads "Imagination and the Child Artist," further emphasizing the connection between imagination and the creative spirit of a child. The card's historical significance lies in its association with Friedrich Gurlitt, a prominent art dealer and collector, who organized the exhibition in 1881. The exhibition showcased works by various artists, including Max Klinger, and was an important event in the artistic scene of Germany during the late 19th century. Today, the Card for the Gurlitt Exhibition: Imagination and the Child Artist, 1881, is a valuable addition to the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, where it continues to inspire and captivate audiences with its timeless message about the power of imagination and creativity.
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