A Glove: Amor
1880
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1880
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
A Glove: Amor is a 1880 by Max Klinger, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a small, winged figure lying on the ground. The figure is wearing a glove on its left hand, and its right hand is resting on its cheek. A tree with leaves and fruit is visible in the background. The figure's wings are delicate and feathery, and its body is covered in a flowing white cloth. The glove on its hand is a deep brown color, and it seems to be made of leather. The tree in the background has dark green leaves and round, yellow fruit. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast in the image. Next, look up the artist Max Klinger.
