1882
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Eine Mutter is a 1882 ink by Max Klinger, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white sketch shows a busy riverside scene. A group of people stands on a wooden platform, some leaning over a ladder while others watch from above. On the ground, two men talk near a boat, and a woman sits alone, looking down. The buildings behind them have large windows and signs, with a crane rising into the sky. The artist focused on everyday life, not grand scenes. The mix of busy people and quiet moments feels real and lived-in. Want to see more? Look up etching to learn how artists create these detailed prints.
Max Klinger (18 February 1857 – 5 July 1920) was a German artist who produced significant work in painting, sculpture, prints and graphics, as well as writing a treatise articulating his ideas on art and the role of…
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