1903
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1903 ink by Max Klinger, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This etching depicts a somber hospital scene, with a nun standing beside a patient's bed. The nun, clad in a dark habit and white head covering, holds a cross aloft as she gazes upward. A raven swoops down from the left, adding to the sense of foreboding. The room is filled with rows of beds, each occupied by a patient, while large windows on the left allow natural light to filter in. In the background, a door stands ajar, suggesting a connection to the outside world. The overall atmosphere is one of solemnity and contemplation. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the life and creations of Max Klinger.
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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