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Vom Tode, 1889. Creator: Max Klinger (German, 1857-1920)
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Vom Tode, 1889. Creator: Max Klinger (German, 1857-1920)
Vom Tode, 1889. In On Death, Part One, a series of ten etchings, the Symbolist Klinger envisioned the ephemeral nature of life and the suddenness of death, themes that prompted one contemporary critic to call the portfolio a modern " Dance of Death." In Night, the first in the series, a man sits on a bench in an enclosed garden. A moonbeam breaks through the clouds over the sea, and on the path to the right is a lily with a fluttering butterfly. The landscape seems an extension of the figures melancholy thoughts, a landscape of the mind
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1857 1920 Etching And Aquatint Late 19th Century Max Klinger Max Klinger German
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Vom Tode, 1889
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by Max Klinger is a captivating print that belongs to the series "On Death, Part One". This series of ten etchings showcases Klinger's Symbolist vision of life's transience and the suddenness with which death can strike. The portfolio was even hailed as a modern interpretation of the medieval "Dance of Death". In this particular piece titled "Night" we are transported to an enclosed garden where a man sits alone on a bench. The melancholic atmosphere is heightened by the moonbeam piercing through the clouds above the sea. Alongside him, a lily stands tall with a delicate butterfly fluttering nearby. The landscape depicted in this artwork seems to mirror the man's somber thoughts, creating an extension of his introspective state of mind. It becomes evident that Klinger intended for viewers to contemplate mortality and reflect upon their own existence when faced with such ethereal scenes. Max Klinger, born in Germany in 1857 and passing away in 1920, was known for his mastery of etching and aquatint techniques. His work during the late 19th century has left an indelible mark on German art history. This thought-provoking piece now resides within The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, courtesy of Heritage Art/Heritage Images – not to be confused with any commercial use associated with it.
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